Basketball Preview: GEO Next Generation Tigers vs. Sumner Cowboys
The GEO Next Generation Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Sumner Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in GEO Next Generation's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games.
Last Friday, GEO Next Generation blew past New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy, posting a 64-21 win. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jerren Pugh, who went 9 for 16 en route to 24 points plus six steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Anderson Smith was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds.
GEO Next Generation smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, a victory for Sumner just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 74-43 defeat at the hands of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Sumner's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for GEO Next Generation, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
GEO Next Generation strolled past Sumner in their previous meeting back in January by a score of 69-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for GEO Next Generation since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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