Basketball Recap: Titusville Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Braniyah Brown and Kennedie Sanders

Titusville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 32-27 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eau Gallie Commodores. The Terriers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Commodores earlier this season, when they won 54-15.

Kennedie Sanders and Braniyah Brown certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Sanders went 9 of 21 on her way to 21 points in addition to six boards and five steals, while Brown posted two points along with 14 rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. Sanders has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 25 times she's played.

Even though they lost, Titusville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matches.

Eau Gallie's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Myli Harpold, who earned three points along with five assists and three steals. That's the most steals Harpold has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Adryana Jones, who put up eight points and five rebounds.

Titusville's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Eau Gallie, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-14.

Titusville has already played their next game, a 58-28 victory against West Shore on the 30th. As for Eau Gallie, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-38 win against Merritt Island on the 28th.