Middleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 64-57 to the Brandon Eagles. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 67-56.
Middleton's loss came despite strong showings from Sherrick Oliver and Tamarus Johnson. Oliver posted 20 points, while Johnson scored 15 points.
Brandon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Messiah McKinley, who had 16 points. The game was McKinley's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Tyliest Montgomery was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Middleton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-21. As for Brandon, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-13.
Middleton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 71-47 loss against Chamberlain on the 3rd. As for Brandon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 79-76 defeat against King on the 3rd.
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