Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gainesville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 63-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriot Pioneers on Tuesday. The Cardinals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pioneers earlier this season, when they won 78-73.
Gainesville's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Patriot, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season.
Gainesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Patriot, they will square off against Colonial Forge on Friday. Patriot knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 20 contests -- so hopefully Colonial Forge likes a good challenge.
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