Basketball Game Preview: Lamar Silver Foxes vs. Governor's School for Science & Math Eagles

Lamar has gone 9-1 against Governor's School for Science & Math recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Lamar Silver Foxes will host the Governor's School for Science & Math Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Lamar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season.

Last Tuesday, Lamar was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to Great Falls. While losing is never fun, the Silver Foxes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Red Devils are ranked 99th).

Lamont Williams

Rebounds

02/11/25 vs Great Falls	11
02/07/25 vs C.A. Johnson	14
02/04/25 vs Riverwalk Academy	10
01/31/25 @ Governor's School for Science & Math	10
01/28/25 vs Lewisville	10
+ 10 more games

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Lamont Williams, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last 15 games he's played. Another player making a difference was NyShaun 'Shaun' Quillen, who posted 11 points and six boards.

Even though they lost, Lamar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Governor's School for Science & Math was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against C.A. Johnson, falling 97-26.

Lamar's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Governor's School for Science & Math, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.

Everything came up roses for Lamar against Governor's School for Science & Math when the teams last played two weeks ago, as the team secured a 65-27 victory. In that contest, Lamar amassed a halftime lead of 44-16, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.