M.L. King was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Jackson Jaguars, falling 77-40. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-14.
Despite the loss, M.L. King still got an impressive performance from Emontae Gourdine, who scored 12 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Calvin Everhart Iii, who earned seven points.
Even though they lost, M.L. King smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
M.L. King's record now sits at 0-4. As for Jackson, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
M.L. King's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Creekside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. M.L. King is facing Creekside at the right time seeing as Creekside is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Jackson, they will host Drew at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Drew likes a good challenge.
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