Pontotoc entered their game against Tupelo on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The contest between the Warriors and the Golden Wave didn't end well, with the Warriors falling 66-48. The Warriors lost against the Golden Wave in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 73-26 score last time.
Pontotoc's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Olivia Galloway, who shot 63% from the field to rack up 15 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazmine Cuellar, who posted ten points and four steals.
Tupelo got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Olivia Smith out in front who shot 4-for-7 from downtown and dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Reese Barbles, who earned 14 points and five assists.
Pontotoc's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Tupelo, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Pontotoc didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 51-30 win against Quitman on the 6th. As for Tupelo, they have also already played their next game, a 61-40 loss against Starkville on the 9th.
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