R.J. Reynolds was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Mallard Creek Mavericks by a score of 48-46. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Demons of the 67-49 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2021.
R.J. Reynolds' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grant Burns, who went 8 for 18 en route to 22 points. Burns' afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Miles Broadnax, who earned eight points along with 12 rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, R.J. Reynolds smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Mallard Creek got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chris Johnson out in front who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds. Lajalin Overton was another key player, posting eight points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
R.J. Reynolds' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Mallard Creek, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
R.J. Reynolds will challenge Northwest Guilford at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. R.J. Reynolds is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58 points per game this season. As for Mallard Creek, they will take on Providence Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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