Basketball Game Preview: Williamson Lions vs. UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs

Williamson and UMS-Wright Prep are an even 4-4 against one another since December of 2016, but not for long. The Williamson Lions will face off against the UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Williamson earned a 35-23 win over Elberta.

Williamson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jarhiya Davis, who went 7 of 15 on her way to 15 points along with six boards and three steals. That's the most steals Davis has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Shekinah Lane, who went 5 of 6 en route to 10 points and three steals.

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 UMS-Wright Prep on Tuesday. They blew past Rain 54-28. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Red Raiders are ranked 303rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

UMS-Wright Prep pushed their record up to 14-8 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points per game. As for Williamson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8.

Williamson skirted past UMS-Wright Prep 37-35 when the teams last played back in January of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Williamson since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.