Phoenix won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They came up short against the French Settlement Lions, falling 79-53. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Lions: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the loss, Phoenix still got an impressive performance from RONDELL BATTLE, who almost dropped a double-double on 36 points and nine rebounds. BATTLE's evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of DERRICK ENCALADE, who earned four points along with six rebounds.
French Settlement's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaxson Latimer led the charge by going 9 for 16 en route to 21 points. Another player making a difference was Trevor McMorris, who went 5 for 11 en route to 13 points plus three steals.
The defeat snapped Phoenix's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record.
Phoenix didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 82-65 win against New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy on the 20th. As for French Settlement, they will face off against Springfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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