Union County lost against Newberry back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Union County Yellowjackets took a 67-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newberry Bulldogs. The Yellowjackets have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Union County lost, don't look at Eric Gray. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Gray is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Ashton Stewart was another key player, going 6 for 10 en route to 15 points plus two blocks.
Union County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Newberry, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Union County has already played their next matchup, a 62-55 win against Liberty on the 7th. As for Newberry, they will venture away from home to take on Chapin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chapin will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Newberry surely won't give up without a fight.
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