Mitchell unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Bell Creek Academy Panthers at home by a 66-50 margin on Tuesday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Mitchell lost, don't look at Brianna Coure. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine steals. Coure has been hot , having posted three or more steals the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aleyah Hall, who had 12 points in addition to two steals.
Bell Creek Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christyana Allen, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendal Curtis, who earned eight points along with six steals and five assists.
Mitchell will head out to take on Seven Rivers Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bell Creek Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Plant at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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