A win for Puckett just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 70-39 loss at the hands of the McLaurin Tigers. The Wolves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-13.
Puckett's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was A'Tavion Webb, who posted 15 points. The contest was Webb's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Marcus Parker, who scored ten points.
McLaurin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Wallace, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten assists. What's more, Wallace also posted a 60% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. KJ Cannon was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds.
Puckett now has a losing record at 1-2. As for McLaurin, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Puckett has already played their next matchup, a 53-44 defeat against Hillcrest Christian on the 14th. As for McLaurin, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, an 80-27 win against Pisgah on the 14th.
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