The Clay County Panthers will square off against the Buffalo Bison at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Clay County is looking for their season's first victory.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 57-22, which was the final score in Clay County's tilt against Tucker County on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 96th, while the Mountain Lions are ranked 19th).
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Buffalo's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Tygarts Valley by a score of 47-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bison have suffered since February 1st.
Clay County will need focus on slowing down Alivia Luikart, one of several Buffalo players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 17 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Luikart is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Brooke Woods was another key player, putting up 12 points along with eight boards and four steals.
Even though they lost, Buffalo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Buffalo's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Clay County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Clay County was taken down by Buffalo 59-21 when the teams last played on December 3rd. Will Clay County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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