Mallard Creek fought the good fight in their overtime game against Hough on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 48-41 to the Hough Huskies. The Mavericks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskies earlier this season, when they won 47-45.
Mallard Creek's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ahmad Savage, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Johnson, who put up ten points.
Hough's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Judah Freeman led the charge by going 8 of 20 to rack up 21 points and six boards. Freeman is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last four games he's played. John Slusher was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Mallard Creek has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season. As for Hough, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-10.
Looking ahead, Mallard Creek will take on West Mecklenburg at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Mallard Creek is facing West Mecklenburg at the right time seeing as West Mecklenburg is stuck on a 21-game losing streak. As for Hough, they will challenge Harding University at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hough is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52 points per game this season.
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