In the loss Eathen Williams led the Panthers with 11 points, while Jordan Tillery added 10 points. by: Nate Marrero, Contributing Writer
A questionable goaltending violation with 3.3 seconds left in the game proved to be the difference, as the Dr. Phillips Panthers lost to the Oak Ridge Pioneers 49-47 in a battle of the top two teams in class 7A Friday, Jan. 15.
Two minutes into the game, Oak Ridge lost SMU commit Jalen Smith after he injured both of his wrists when he hit the ground after being fouled while he went for a layup. Smith was transported to a local hospital following the injury.