Basketball Recap: Rockford Auburn Knights vs. Douglass Red Devils
Douglass came into Friday's game looking for another win against Rockford Auburn, but Amir Danforth wouldn't allow it. The Rockford Auburn Knights breezed by the Douglass Red Devils to the tune of 68-21 on Friday thanks in part to Danforth, who went 9 for 17 en route to 26 points plus three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Rockford Auburn's points.
Kaidan Dozie was another key player, earning five points in addition to eight rebounds and seven assists. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in assists.
Rockford Auburn smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Rockford Auburn's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Douglass, their defeat ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.
Rockford Auburn wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 73-71 victory against Memphis Central on the 30th. As for Douglass, they will venture away from home to challenge Memphis Rise Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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