Manatee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 86-72 to the Durant Cougars.
Durant's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Niko Sosa, who shot 46% from the field to rack up 21 points in addition to eight assists and six boards. Another player making a difference was Jamarcus Randall, who went 7-for-13 en route to 21 points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Manatee's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Durant, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manatee will face off against Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Durant, they will welcome Wharton at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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