Little Rock Southwest lost against Bryant back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Little Rock Southwest Gryphons took an 89-71 bruising from the Bryant Hornets. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Hornets are ranked fifth).
Bryant got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Rj Young out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 25 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Young also posted five assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Kellen Robinson was another key player, going 14-for-27 on his way to 32 points along with five assists and four steals.
Little Rock Southwest has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for Bryant, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-9.
Coming up, Little Rock Southwest will host Jonesboro at 7:00 p.m. on February 21st. As for Bryant, they will challenge Cabot at 7:00 p.m. on February 21st.
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