The home team had won the previous three meetings between Brookhaven and Brandon, and Brandon kept the tradition alive. The Panthers took a 51-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs on Tuesday. The loss put an end to the Panthers' undefeated start to the season.
When it comes to explaining why Brookhaven lost, don't look at TRISTION THOMAS. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field to rack up 18 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was JAMARION COOPER, who posted ten points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Brandon to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lando Cavett, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Brookhaven fell to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookhaven will host Humphreys County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brandon, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Germantown at 7:30 p.m.
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