The Bridgeport Bearcats will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Mt. Morris Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Bridgeport focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 29 on Tuesday.
Bridgeport is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They received a blow as they fell 68-52 to New Standard Academy. While the Bearcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Spartans 11-7 in the first quarter.
Despite their defeat, Bridgeport saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Thomas McKinley, who went 7 for 15 en route to 22 points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Lamarion Moore, who scored 12 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Meanwhile, Mt. Morris took care of business in their home opener on Monday. They strolled past Clio with points to spare, taking the game 69-55.
Everything went Bridgeport's way against Mt. Morris in their previous meeting back in February, as Bridgeport made off with a 65-41 victory. Does Bridgeport have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mt. Morris turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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