Basketball Recap: Eight Straight Home Wins for Union Grove

After losing to Jones County the last time they met, Union Grove decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Union Grove Wolverines skirted past the Jones County Greyhounds 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted against the Greyhounds since February 8, 2021.

Union Grove got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Christopher Wray out in front who posted 18 points. Another player making a difference was Temar Colley, who had 16 points.

Wolverines

Previous Games (Home)

01/09/25 vs Jones County	52-49
01/07/25 vs Ola	63-48
12/17/24 vs Hampton	75-45
12/03/24 vs Woodland	73-62
11/16/24 vs Morgan County	63-61
+ 3 more games

Union Grove's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Jones County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

When Union Grove and Jones County next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Union Grove will try to stop Locust Grove's seven-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jones County will try to stop Eagle's Landing's four-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.