Mandeville suffered their closest loss since January 14th on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Independence Tigers by a score of 64-61. The Skippers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Independence got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Anderson out in front who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. What's more, Anderson also posted two assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Haymann Milton, who made all 6 shots he took for 16 points and three steals.
Mandeville's loss dropped their record down to 21-20. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 18-16.
Looking ahead, Mandeville won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Ponchatoula at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ponchatoula will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Mandeville surely won't give up without a fight. Independence does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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