Tigers Fall to the Panthers in Opening Round Play in Carthage Tournament, 61-37

Nevada junior Jett Snyder goes up for 2 of his 10 points in opening round play at the Carthage Tournament.

Photo credit/Kevin McKinley

The 3-0 Nevada Tigers varsity squad opened play in the 78th Annual Carthage Basketball Tournament against the Raymore-Peculiar Panthers Thursday night. Nevada is coming off a 62-49 victory over Carl Junction on Tuesday, while the Panthers were 64-49 winners over Metro High School of Olathe, Kansas in their season opener.  Ray-Pec has won the last 3 contests against Nevada dating back to 2020, all in Carthage Tournament play.  Nevada came into the contest averaging 52 points per game while giving up 45 points on defense.

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