The Bridgeton Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Mainland Regional on the road and fell 59-28. Bridgeton was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-10.
When it comes to explaining why Bridgeton lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jameel Purnell. Despite the final result, he scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Bridgeton's loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-1. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.9 points per game. As for Mainland Regional, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bridgeton won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Vineland at 6:00 p.m. on December 15th. As for Mainland Regional, they will head out on the road to face off against Cinnaminson at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
