Broome suffered their biggest loss since December 27, 2024 on Friday. They lost 56-33 to the Union County Yellowjackets. The Centurions haven't had much luck with the Yellowjackets recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Despite the loss, Broome still got an impressive performance from Jaiden Thomas, who posted eight points and eight rebounds. That's the most points Thomas has posted since back in December of 2024.
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Even though they lost, Broome smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 22 consecutive games.
Eric Gray was his usual excellent self, going 8 for 10 en route to 19 points in addition to five assists and five boards for Union County. That makes it three consecutive games in which Gray has scored at least a third of Union County's points. Another player making a difference was Akeem Shaw, who had six points and ten rebounds.
Broome's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Union County, their victory bumped their record up to 12-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Broome will face off against Greer Middle College at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Broome is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.7 points per game this season. As for Union County, they will square off against Chapman at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union County is facing Chapman at the right time seeing as Chapman is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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