Malden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 77-60 to the New Madrid County Central Eagles. If the Green Wave were looking for revenge after losing 86-56 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Leading New Madrid County Central to victory were Ra'Mond Brooks and Marvion Cranford. Brooks went 9 for 11 on his way to 22 points and eight boards, while Cranford went 8 of 14 en route to 17 points and seven rebounds. Brooks is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'Kwon Jones, who went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points.
Malden's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for New Madrid County Central, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-11.
Malden won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Portageville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for New Madrid County Central, they will be taking part in a tournament against Nixa at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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