Sundown lost against Plains back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Sundown Roughnecks lost 67-43 to the Plains Cowboys. While losing is never fun, the Roughnecks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1213th, while the Cowboys are ranked 331st).
Sundown's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kye Powell, who went 5 of 9 en route to 14 points and five rebounds. Briar Miller was another key player, going 5 for 11 on his way to 11 points and five boards.
Sundown has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Plains, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 22-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Morton the next time they take the court. Plains will host Morton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Sundown will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on January 31st.
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