Patrick Henry came up into this matchup off a tough 27-point loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Lincoln Hornets by a score of 49-46 on Tuesday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Patrick Henry lost, don't look at Deshawn Jones Jr.. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. That's the most points Jones Jr. has posted since back in November of 2024. Jacob Baker was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 13 points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Patrick Henry smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 12 consecutive contests.
Patrick Henry's defeat dropped their record down to 9-18. As for Lincoln, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-17.
Looking ahead, Patrick Henry will square off against San Diego at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lincoln, they will face off against Hoover at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln is facing Hoover at the right time seeing as Hoover is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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