Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Robinson

By Team Reports Dec 16, 2024, 8:32am

Basketball Recap: Robinson Rockets vs. Whitney Wildcats

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12/14/24 vs Whitney39-31
12/13/24 vs Tenaha47-43
12/13/24 vs West56-55

Robinson had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They walked away with a 39-31 victory over the Whitney Wildcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 66-61 last Tuesday.

Robinson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brice McCurdy led the charge by putting up four points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Oren Woodard, who posted six points.

Robinson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive matches.

Robinson is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-12 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.4 points per game. As for Whitney, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robinson will host Centerville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Robinson is facing Centerville at the right time seeing as Centerville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Whitney, they will welcome Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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