This season hasn't been kind to the Douglas Byrd Eagles, who are still winless after their 15th match. They took a serious blow against Seventy-First on Tuesday, falling 78-29. Douglas Byrd was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-13.
When it comes to explaining why Douglas Byrd lost, one person who can't be blamed is Renmari Willis. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with five rebounds.
It was another big night for DeAndre Nance, who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and three steals for Seventy-First. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nance has scored all season. Daekwon Dunn was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Douglas Byrd dropped their record down to 0-15 with that loss, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Seventy-First, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Cape Fear at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Cape Fear is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 50.5 points per game. As for Seventy-First, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Westover at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. One thing working in Westover's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
