Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Batesburg-Leesville Panthers. The Capitals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
It was another big night for Ta'Maj Gilliam, who went 8 of 16 en route to 21 points and three steals for Batesburg-Leesville. Another player making a difference was Laquantis Stewart, who posted 11 points and five assists.
Columbia's record is now 3-11. As for Batesburg-Leesville, they pushed their record up to 6-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Columbia will face off against Mid-Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Batesburg-Leesville, they and Ridge Spring-Monetta will face off at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. Batesburg-Leesville is facing Ridge Spring-Monetta at the right time seeing as Ridge Spring-Monetta is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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