The Irmo Yellow Jackets will challenge the Newberry Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Irmo is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Gaffney just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They were beaten by the Indians 68-36. While losing is never fun, the Yellow Jackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 57th, while the Indians are ranked seventh).
Despite their defeat, Irmo saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Lailah Singletary, who went 7 of 13 on her way to 14 points and five rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Livingston, who posted 11 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, Newberry lost to Mid-Carolina at home by a 58-44 margin on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Newberry's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Irmo, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.
Everything came up roses for Irmo against Newberry in their previous matchup on Saturday, as the team secured a 75-11 victory. Will Irmo repeat their success, or does Newberry have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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