The Camden Panthers opened their season with a 76-22 victory over the Roxborough Wolves on Monday night, giving the home crowd exactly what they hoped for.
The win, which extends Camden’s winning streak to 20 games dating back to last season, started with a commanding first half.
By the break, the Panthers had built a 34-point lead, outscoring Roxborough 19-8 in the first quarter and 15-2 in the second.
Despite a tough night for Roxborough, where they struggled to find any rhythm, they were led by N. Wolfe, who scored 5 points.
- Moore, a key player for the Wolves in past seasons, was held scoreless and finished with no points and no rebounds.
The Panthers’ defense was relentless, and they outperformed the Wolves in almost every statistical category.
Joseph White led the charge on the boards for Camden with 10 rebounds, while Joe-Samuel’s 3 steals helped stifle Roxborough’s offensive efforts.
With the victory, Camden starts the season at 1-0, while Roxborough’s record falls to 2-2.
As for Roxborough, they bounced back with a 66-27 win against Parkway Center City on Thursday, December 10.
Game Leaders:
- Camden: Emmanuel Joe-Samuel (38 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals)
- Roxborough: N. Wolfe (5 points)
