Pisgah is 0-6 against Richland since January of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Pisgah Dragons will welcome the Richland Rangers at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Pisgah focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 17 on Friday.
Pisgah is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Friday. They fell 55-42 to Ethel.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Dj Watson, who scored six points along with eight rebounds and two steals. What's more, he also posted a 30% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. Braxton Lindsey was another key player, posting nine points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Pisgah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Richland fought the good fight in their overtime match against Hazlehurst on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 67-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. The Rangers just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Richland's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pisgah, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Pisgah came up short against Richland when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 65-52. Will Pisgah have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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