The Tarentum reinforcements on the right flank of the Hellenic army were also forced to retreat. Fortunately, they had 200 cavalry stationed nearby, ready to act, which deterred the Lucanian warriors from pursuing too aggressively. The Lucanians feared their forces might become too dispersed and fall victim to the cavalry, so the Tarentum forces managed a relatively smooth retreat.
However, the Hellenic army's center was in complete disarray, resembling a heap of scattered sand, utterly devoid of organization.
"General Phrynis, we've lost! We've lost!! What should we do? What should we do?!" General Kunogorata, who was typically eloquent and sharp-witted in the city council, was now panic-stricken.
