Basketball Recap: North Port Bobcats vs. Palmetto Tigers
North Port won the last time they faced Palmetto and Serenity Humphrey did her part to make sure it happened again. The North Port Bobcats put the hurt on the Palmetto Tigers with a sharp 54-29 win on Monday thanks in part to Humphrey, who went 7 for 10 en route to 20 points plus eight steals and seven rebounds. Humphrey is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Gisele Novielli was another key player, scoring six points plus seven rebounds and three steals. What's more, she also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in January.
North Port smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Palmetto lost, don't look at Sanaii Rich. Despite the final result, she went 6 for 14 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and three steals.
North Port now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Palmetto, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
North Port will venture away from home to take on Key West at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Port is facing Key West at the right time seeing as Key West is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Palmetto, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Bayshore at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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