Manning won the last time they faced Lake City and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Manning Monarchs walked away with a 66-58 win over the Lake City Panthers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Monarchs.
Lovon Stevenson
| 02/11/25 vs Lake City | 53% |
| 02/07/25 vs Marion | 43% |
| 02/04/25 @ Atlantic Collegiate Academy | 29% |
| 01/31/25 @ Mullins | 69% |
| 01/29/25 vs Atlantic Collegiate Academy | 25% |
| + 12 more games |
Manning's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lovon Stevenson, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten boards. Thanks to that strong game, Stevenson now owns an excellent 45.9% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Taivon Carter, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and four blocks.
Manning smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Blayne Edwards, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. Edwards is becoming a predictor of Lake City's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 2-1 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kenjae Burgess, who went 6-for-11 en route to 13 points along with eight steals and seven boards.
Manning's record now sits at 15-5. As for Lake City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Manning wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 74-43 win against East Clarendon on the 13th. As for Lake City, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-43 victory against Kingstree on the 12th.
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