Port Jefferson had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Southampton Mariners 102-59 on Monday. The Royals' loss continues a trend for the team, making it 12 in a row dating back to last season.
Naevon Williams was his usual excellent self, putting up 26 points and six rebounds for Southampton. That's the most points Williams has posted since back in February of 2024. Alex Franklin was another key player, posting 16 points along with six assists and six boards.
The win (which was Southampton's fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Jefferson will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Southampton at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th. As for Southampton, they will take on Babylon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southampton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Babylon likes a good challenge.
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