Therrell hadn't done well against Lovett recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Therrell Panthers had just enough and edged the Lovett Lions out 39-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since December 13, 2024.
Therrell got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Azil Hazzard out in front who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 15 boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which Hazzard has scored at least a third of Therrell's points. Caliea Baisden was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Despite the loss, Lovett saw an underclassman step up: freshman Riley Gallagher posted eight points and four steals.
Panthers
| 02/01/25 vs Lovett | 39-37 |
| 01/31/25 vs Washington | 43-36 |
| 01/28/25 vs Hapeville Charter | 41-30 |
| 01/24/25 vs KIPP Atlanta Collegiate | 61-36 |
Therrell's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. As for Lovett, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
Therrell didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 53-51 loss against Carver on the 3rd. Lovett has also already played their next contest, a 51-46 win against Therrell on the 4th.
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