Pendleton's game on Friday was all tied up 25-25 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 58-48 defeat to the Fountain Inn Fury. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Pendleton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samuel Ross, who went 5 of 10 en route to 13 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Garon Blalock, who posted nine points and eight rebounds.
Fountain Inn got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Amaziah Austin out in front who put up 22 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of EJ Lundy, who had 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Pendleton's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Fountain Inn, they pushed their record up to 7-8 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Pendleton will head out to face off against Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pendleton is facing Liberty at the right time seeing as Liberty is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Fountain Inn, they will host Wren at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Wren's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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