The Pasquotank County Panthers couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by Gates County at home and fell 53-21. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pasquotank County in their matchups with Gates County: they've now lost eight in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Pasquotank County lost on Tuesday, one person who can't be blamed is Anylah Bowe. Despite the final result, she scored 1 points along with 11 blocks and 9 rebounds.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pasquotank County struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Gates County racked up ten.
Gates County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyndall Banks led the charge by scoring 17 points along with 6 steals. Semiyah Saunders was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Pasquotank County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Gates County, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Pasquotank County will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Washington at 6:00 p.m. on December 1st. As for Gates County, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Camden County at 6:00 p.m.
