Gibsland-Coleman lost against Ruston back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The matchup between the Gibsland-Coleman Bulldogs and the Ruston Bearcats didn't end well, with the Gibsland-Coleman Bulldogs falling 66-48. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Bearcats are ranked 27th).
Ahmad Hudson had a dynamite game for Ruston, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 14 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Keshun Malcolm, who posted 13 points.
Gibsland-Coleman has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-15 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.9 points per game. As for Ruston, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gibsland-Coleman will face off against Claiborne Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Claiborne Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Ruston, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Ruston Bearcats face off against the Ouachita Parish Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ruston knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Ouachita Parish likes a good challenge.
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