The McBee Panthers fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Lewisville Lions on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 57-54. McBee's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why McBee lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tyrek Wright. Despite the final result, he scored 21 points along with six rebounds. Jakari Holloman was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with three steals.
McBee's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Lewisville, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McBee will challenge C.A. Johnson at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. C.A. Johnson has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 304 points over their last four games. As for Lewisville, they will head out on the road to square off against Great Falls at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Great Falls has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 275 points over their last four matchups.