Recap: Falls Lake Firebirds vs. Research Triangle Raptors
The Falls Lake Firebirds won against the Research Triangle Raptors last Friday with 61 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Monday. Falls Lake took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 61-19 victory over Research Triangle. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Falls Lake has managed all season.
Emerson Thompson continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a triple-double on 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists. Thompson is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Khloe Massengill, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Falls Lake's victory was their 25th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.2 points per game. As for Research Triangle, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Falls Lake will take on East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Wake Academy is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune. As for Research Triangle, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Raleigh Charter at 6:00 p.m. Research Triangle is facing Raleigh Charter at the right time seeing as Raleigh Charter is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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