Preview: Saluda Tigers vs. Mid-Carolina Rebels
Saluda is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Mid-Carolina is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Saluda Tigers will take on the Mid-Carolina Rebels at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Saluda beat Ninety Six 39-34.
Meanwhile, Mid-Carolina can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Abbeville 36-9 at home. The team accrued 28 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Mid-Carolina's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Callie Wilbanks, who scored 11 points. Another player making a difference was BreA Boyd, who scored eight points along with four steals.
Saluda is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Mid-Carolina, their win bumped their record up to 16-3.
Saluda came up short against Mid-Carolina in their previous matchup back in January, falling 48-43. Will Saluda have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
