Perquimans's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the North East Carolina Prep Husky by a score of 68-57. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak.
Nyquan Riddick was his usual excellent self, putting up 22 points in addition to eight steals and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Spellman, who posted 18 points and three steals.
Pirates
| 01/31/25 @ North East Carolina Prep | 13 |
| 01/28/25 vs Washington County | 10 |
| 01/17/25 vs Martin County | 6 |
Perquimans smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Several Husky players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chadwick Barnes, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Barnes is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Christian Garrett was another key player, going 7 of 16 en route to 21 points and seven rebounds.
Perquimans' win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 3-16. As for North East Carolina Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Perquimans has already played their next contest, a 59-58 victory against Gates County on the 3rd. As for North East Carolina Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 72-45 defeat against Washington County on the 4th.
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