Long Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Gulfport Admirals and fell 78-49. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can’t take it too hard given the team’s big disadvantage in MaxPreps’ Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while the Admirals are ranked fifth).
Long Beach’s loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Gulfport, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Long Beach will square off against Hancock at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gulfport, they will take on St. Martin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Admirals’ defense better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 54.9 points per game this season.
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