William Blount entered their match against Lenoir City on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The William Blount Governors fell just short of the Lenoir City Panthers by a score of 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Governors have suffered since January 26th.
When it comes to explaining why William Blount lost, don't look at Savannah Darnell. Despite the final result, she went 6 for 11 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and two steals. What's more, Darnell also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Taylor Rule was another key player, posting nine points.
Even though they lost, William Blount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
William Blount's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Lenoir City, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
William Blount wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 61-33 loss against Heritage on the 6th. Lenoir City has also already played their next contest, a 43-36 victory against Anderson County on the 6th.
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