Buchanan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Grizzlies. Sadly, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 61-50 back in January.
Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chyna Roland, who went 6 of 11 on her way to 17 points. That's the most points Roland has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Zyraeis Murphy, who posted five points in addition to eight rebounds and six blocks.
Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 12-14. As for Central, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Buchanan is taking a road trip to face off against Clovis West at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis West will roll in looking for their 26th straight victory, something Buchanan surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 52-35 defeat against Oakland Tech on the 1st.
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