Panthers take down #10 Central Baptist

In an exciting matchup between Philander Smith and #10 Central Baptist on November 30, 2024, Philander Smith emerged victorious with a final score of 91-84. The game started with Central Baptist taking an early lead in the first half, leading 51-43. However, Philander Smith came back strong in the second half, outscoring their opponents 48-33 to secure the win.

Raymond Reece of Philander Smith was a standout player in the game, scoring 22 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Another key player for Philander Smith was Evan Alexander, who contributed 15 points off the bench. For Central Baptist, Jonas Carlisle led the scoring with 19 points.

Overall, Philander Smith had a strong shooting performance, shooting 51.6% from the field and 53.8% from beyond the arc. Central Baptist, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting, making only 42.9% of their field goals and 33.3% of their three-point attempts.

Philander Smith's victory over #10 Central Baptist showcased their resilience and ability to come back from a deficit. Their strong shooting performance, particularly in the second half, was key to securing the win. This win improves Philander Smith's record to 7-3, while Central Baptist falls to 8-2 on the season.