If Brunswick was feeling good fresh off their 64-40 takedown of Statesboro two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Brunswick Pirates fell 50-37 to the Glynn Academy Terrors on Friday. The game marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the loss, Brunswick saw an underclassman step up: freshman Samyya Gilbert posted ten points in addition to eight rebounds and three blocks. Patrice Mungin was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
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Even though they lost, Brunswick smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in 23 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Glynn Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alyssa Martin led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. Martin has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Janiyah Spaulding, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 14 points along with eight rebounds and six steals.
Brunswick's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-6. As for Glynn Academy, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Brunswick wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 61-30 win against South Effingham on the 1st. Glynn Academy has also already played their next game, a 44-36 victory against Richmond Hill on the 1st.
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