Modesto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-60 heartbreaker at the hands of the Downey Knights. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 78-57 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Downey found their leader in freshman Trey Richards, who posted 28 points and four steals. With that strong performance, Richards is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Solomon Paris, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Modesto's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Downey, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-16.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Modesto Panthers take on the Gregori Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Downey, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Turlock at 7:30 p.m. Turlock knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Downey likes a good challenge.
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