Amanda Elzy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Palmer Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 55-44 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
Amanda Elzy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Demarcus Brown, who shot 45% from the field en route to 13 points along with seven boards and three steals. Derek Parker was another key player, putting up 16 points and five assists.
Amanda Elzy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Palmer, their victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Amanda Elzy has already played their next contest, a 47-44 loss against Greenwood on the 15th. As for Palmer, they will welcome South Panola at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dragons will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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