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| 12/12/24 - Away | 48-33 W |
| 12/07/24 - Home | 55-32 W |
| 01/22/24 - Away | 47-36 W |
| 12/15/23 - Home | 52-18 W |
| 01/27/23 - Away | 49-40 W |
| + 5 more games |
Lafayette is 9-1 against Branford since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m.
Lafayette managed to slip by Chiefland the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hornets were beaten by the Indians 60-21 on Thursday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Despite the loss, Lafayette had strong showings from Havyn Richardson, who posted eight points, and Jada Copeland, who had eight points.
Meanwhile, Branford strolled past Aucilla Christian with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 45-29. The Buccaneers haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Branford's win came from a few key players Lafayette will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Myranda Watson, who shot 42% from the field on her way to 12 points and five rebounds. Amyah James was another key player, putting up eight points.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 2-2. As for Branford, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Friday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy matchup: Lafayette has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 22.5 boards per game. It's a different story for Branford, though, as they've been averaging only 12.7 rebounds. Given Lafayette's sizable advantage in that area, the Buccaneers will need to find a way to close that gap.
Lafayette strolled past Branford in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a score of 48-33. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Buccaneers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
