Saluda has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Strom Thurmond Rebels. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rebels earlier this season, when they won 66-39.
Landen Jones was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 18 points and nine boards for Strom Thurmond. The dominant performance gave Jones a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Deonte Phillips, who posted seven points and six rebounds.
Saluda's loss dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Strom Thurmond, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-12 record this season.
Saluda wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-49 defeat against Clinton on the 18th. As for Strom Thurmond, they have also already played their next game, a 50-42 victory against Columbia on the 18th.
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