Mandarin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 58-49 to the First Coast Buccaneers. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Buccaneers earlier this season, when they won 55-53.
Tian Wyche
| 02/03/26 @ First Coast | 3 |
| 01/29/26 vs San Jose Prep | 3 |
| 01/27/26 @ Eagle's View | 4 |
| 01/26/26 vs Middleburg | 5 |
| 01/19/26 @ ED White | 4 |
| 01/15/26 @ Sandalwood | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Mandarin lost, don't look at Tian Wyche. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Wyche has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Enzo Lee, who posted 16 points.
Mandarin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for First Coast, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-18.
Mandarin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for First Coast, they have already played their next matchup, a 72-56 loss against Nease on the 5th.
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