Basketball Recap: West Ashley Continues Home Dominance on Tuesday

West Ashley extended their home winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Emma Elliott. The West Ashley Wildcats walked away with a 49-42 win over the Fort Dorchester Patriots on Tuesday thanks in part to Elliott, who posted 18 points in addition to eight boards and six steals. West Ashley is 8-2 when Elliott posts five or more steals, but 3-7 otherwise.

Shaniah Townsend

Rebounds (Career)

02/04/25 vs Fort Dorchester	6
01/27/25 @ Ashley Ridge	5
12/10/24 @ Baptist Hill	5
12/16/24 vs Berkeley	3
01/14/25 vs Fort Dorchester	2

The team also got some help courtesy of Shaniah Townsend, who scored four points along with six rebounds and five steals. Those six boards gave her a new career-high.

West Ashley's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Fort Dorchester, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.

West Ashley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 87-18 win against Stall on the 7th. As for Fort Dorchester, they have also already played their next contest, a 45-40 victory against James Island on the 7th.