Smithfield-Selma lost against Triton back in November and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Smithfield-Selma Spartans were dealt a 73-34 defeat at the hands of the Triton Hawks. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-15.
Smithfield-Selma's loss came despite strong showings from Johnavon Cox and Jaime Groves. Cox dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Groves posted four points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jimmy Raiford, who put up eight points.
Spartans
| 12/12/24 @ Triton | 15 |
| 12/06/24 vs North Johnston | 13 |
Even though they lost, Smithfield-Selma smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
It was another big night for Ro'Mello Pegues, who went 8 of 10 on his way to 18 points and four steals for Triton. Pegues' evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamaury Taylor, who went 7 of 11 on his way to 15 points.
Smithfield-Selma has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Triton, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Smithfield-Selma wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-42 loss against South Johnston on the 13th. As for Triton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 68-65 defeat against Westover on the 13th.
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