No. 5 Pearl River too much for Co-Lin

POPLARVILLE - The No. 5 ranked Pearl River Wildcats flexed their muscle as they defeated the Co-Lin Wolf Pack 77-63 in Marvin R. White Coliseum. The unbeaten Wildcats (4-0) keep their 32-game winning streak alive.

"We could not make enough plays to beat a strong team like Pearl River," said Co-Lin head coach Kenny Bizot. "We need to be more connected on the defensive end."

FIRST HALF - The Wolves went toe-to-toe with the Wildcats until Pearl River went on a 7-2 run at the end of the half to a take a 37-27 lead into locker room.

SECOND HALF - Co-Lin battled in the second half but didn't have an answer for the Wildcats.

CO-LIN LEADERS

• Dee Merriweather came off the bench to score a team-high 12 points.

• AJ Wansley chipped in 10 points.

• Daniel Smothers dished out 5 assists.

PEARL RIVER LEADERS

• Jariyon Wilkens had a double-double, 19 points and 10 rebounds

• Cameron Brown had a game-high 21 points.

• Jaronn Wilkins and Joe Cooper had 14 points piece

UP NEXT

The Wolves (2-3, 1-3) host East Central on Monday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Due to COVID-19, the general public or visiting fans will NOT be allowed in Mullen Gymnasium. Players, coaches and cheerleaders will have allotted passes for their families and friends. MACCC, MHSAA, MAIS, and specific Co-Lin passes will be accepted. For those in attendance, masks should be worn, and social distancing with families is encouraged.

Photo courtesy of PRCC Athletics