Basketball Game Preview: Statesboro Blue Devils vs. Bradwell Institute Tigers

Statesboro and Bradwell Institute are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The Statesboro Blue Devils are taking a road trip to face off against the Bradwell Institute Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.

Last Saturday, Statesboro didn't have too much trouble with Swainsboro as they won 59-41. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Tigers are ranked 236th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Bradwell Institute on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew South Effingham out of the water with an 84-50 final score. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Statesboro better keep an eye on Christopher Perry. He was instrumental in Bradwell Institute's win, going 6 of 11 on his way to 13 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Perry has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Jaylin Sweat was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 14 points.

Bradwell Institute smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.

Bradwell Institute's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-4. As for Statesboro, they have also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season.

Statesboro came up short against Bradwell Institute in their previous meeting back in January, falling 58-49. Can Statesboro avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.