Purvis lost against Lawrence County on January 3rd and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Purvis Tornadoes took a blow against the Lawrence County Cougars, falling 63-17. The matchup marked the Tornadoes' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Purvis lost, don't look at Breleigh Adkins. Despite the final result, she posted four points along with 11 boards and four steals. Adkins is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last six games she's played.
Tornadoes
| 01/27/25 vs Lawrence County | 17-63 |
| 01/24/25 vs Lamar Christian | 33-37 |
Even though they lost, Purvis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 20 consecutive contests.
Purvis' defeat was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Lawrence County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purvis won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Sumrall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Purvis is facing Sumrall at the right time seeing as Sumrall is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lawrence County, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Forrest County Agricultural at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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