Atkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-48 heartbreaker at the hands of the Southern Guilford Storm. The Camels lost against the Storm in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 80-44 score last time.
Southern Guilford found their leader in sophomore Amari Robinson, who posted 27 points. The game was Robinson's ninth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Brandon Hall, who had eight points.
Atkins' defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Southern Guilford, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atkins will welcome Eastern Guilford at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southern Guilford, they will square off against Ben L. Smith at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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