If Clinton wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played East Duplin, they should've done a better job of containing Jamyah Pickett. The East Duplin Panthers managed a 49-44 victory over the Clinton Dark Horses on Tuesday thanks in part to Pickett, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 20 rebounds. Pickett is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
East Duplin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 28 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Clinton lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Phoenix Everett, who posted 12 points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Everett a new career-high in offensive rebounds (four). Janiya Mosley was another key player, scoring seven points plus seven rebounds and four steals.
East Duplin now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the East Duplin Panthers duke it out with the Richlands Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clinton, they will welcome Hobbton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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