Preview: Dr. Phillips Panthers vs. Oak Ridge Pioneers
The Dr. Phillips Panthers are on the road again on Thursday and plays the Oak Ridge Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. on February 22nd. One thing working in Dr. Phillips' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight games.
Dr. Phillips had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 73-29 victory over Centennial on the road. Dr. Phillips has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Trinity Turner, who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kendall Perry, who scored 13 points along with five assists and two steals.
Meanwhile, Oak Ridge earned a 45-38 victory over Palm Beach Gardens on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Oak Ridge.
Dr. Phillips' win bumped their record up to 24-4. As for Oak Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-12 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Dr. Phillips against Oak Ridge in their previous matchup last Friday as the team secured a 92-63 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dr. Phillips since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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