Egyptian extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-10. They had to suffer through a 60-30 loss at the hands of the Pope County Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 57-27 back in November of 2025.
VANESSA GREENLEY
| 01/22/26 vs Pope County | 3 |
| 01/20/26 @ Cobden | 3 |
| 01/16/26 @ Fulton City | 5 |
| 01/09/26 @ Joppa-Maple Grove | 3 |
| 01/08/26 @ Northside Baptist Christian | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Egyptian's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was VANESSA GREENLEY, who posted seven points along with seven boards and three blocks. GREENLEY has been hot, having posted three or more blocks the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was LYRIQ HOUSTON, who had seven points.
As for Pope County, their victory bumped their record up to 13-6. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Bella Fasolo continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 9-for-17 from downtown and dropping a double-double with 36 points and 11 rebounds. Those 36 points gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayleigh Coram, who scored 20 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Egyptian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 40-20 defeat against Joppa-Maple Grove on the 23rd. As for Pope County, they have also already played their next game, a 49-33 loss against Cobden on the 23rd.
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