Shields extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-5. They were outmatched by the Jackson Aggies and fell 82-35. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
As for Jackson, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 44.3 points.
Jackson had a senior duo take command as Roderick Hamilton Jr. shot 67% from beyond the arc to rack up 25 points and four steals and Joseph Taylor went 10-for-13 en route to 24 points and three steals. Taylor's big performance that evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Keeyun Chapman, who posted nine points and six boards.
Coming up, Shields will venture away from home to take on Marengo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be Shields' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Jackson, they will be playing at home against Escambia County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Aggies will be up against the Blue Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 51.3 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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