Palmetto couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. The contest between them and the DeSoto County Bulldogs wasn't particularly close, with the Palmetto Tigers falling 66-51. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Palmetto lost on Monday, don't look at Solaura Glover. Despite the final result, she went 7 for 16 en route to 20 points. The dominant performance also gave Glover a new career-high in assists (three). Sanaii Rich was another key player, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds.
Leading DeSoto County to victory were Yahri Tyler and Cherish Wiggins. Tyler went 10 for 19 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds and four steals, while Wiggins almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine assists. Wiggins has been hot , having also posted eight or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaliyah Luther, who posted four points plus 12 rebounds.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmetto will square off against Braden River at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for DeSoto County, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Lake Placid at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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