The Kingwood Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of Beaumont United by a score of 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Kingwood has suffered since December 28, 2023.
Despite the defeat, Kingwood saw an underclassman step up: Fife Adene scored 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Derin Topaloglu, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
Kingwood has not been sharp recently, as they've lost 15 of their last 16 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-24 record this season. As for Beaumont United, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-20.
Kingwood will square off against King at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in King's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Kingwood has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road. Beaumont United will take on Atascocita at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Atascocita presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Beaumont United in Texas (Atascocita is ranked 288th, while Beaumont United is ranked 775th).
