Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Pearl couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 65-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Biloxi Indians on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost three in a row.
Biloxi's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alan Ayala led the charge by dropping a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Carnellous Lenard, who posted eight points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals.
Pearl's defeat dropped their record down to 23-8. As for Biloxi, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-8.
Pearl does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Biloxi, they will take on Germantown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Biloxi is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.5 points per game this season.
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