Newberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the Swansea Tigers. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 47-32.
Swansea's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Iyanna Butler led the charge by dropping a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most boards Butler has posted since back in January of 2024. Nylah Washington was another key player, putting up 19 points and four steals.
Newberry's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Swansea, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Newberry wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 59-27 win against North Charleston on the 17th. As for Swansea, they have also already played their next game, a 42-38 loss against Waccamaw on the 17th.
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