FAMU DRS lost against Blountstown back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers fell 59-49 to the Blountstown Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Baby Rattlers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 610th, while the Tigers are ranked 289th).
When it comes to explaining why FAMU DRS lost, don't look at Jacquez Johnson. Despite the final result, he went 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points and three steals. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Jaydence Triggs was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
Baby Rattlers
| 01/13/25 vs Blountstown | 49-59 |
| 01/11/25 vs Community Leadership Academy | 61-64 |
Even though they lost, FAMU DRS smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Blountstown's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braxton Sercye, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Cyion Smith, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards.
FAMU DRS has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Blountstown, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
FAMU DRS has already played their next game, a 65-38 defeat against Madison County on the 14th. As for Blountstown, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-47 victory against Port St. Joe on the 16th.
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