Gibsland-Coleman had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell to the Saline Bobcats 36-31. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 47-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Gibsland-Coleman lost, don't look at Baleigh Haulcy. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. The contest was Haulcy's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jordan Allen, who earned nine points.
Even though they lost, Gibsland-Coleman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
The win got Saline back to even at 1-1.
Coincidentally, Gibsland-Coleman and Saline will both be playing Family Community Christian the next time they take the court. Gibsland-Coleman will host Family Community Christian at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, while Saline will host them at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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