Basketball Recap: Whetstone Braves vs. South Bulldogs
Whetstone had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 40-39 to the South Bulldogs. The Braves have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Whetstone lost, don't look at Caniya Woods. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Genevieve Golding, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points.
Even though they lost, Whetstone smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South only pulled down 19.
Ke'Sia Williams was nothing short of spectacular for South: she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds. Jakaylah Pigott was another key player, scoring nine points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whetstone will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Columbus International at 6:00 p.m. on December 3rd. South also won't see the court for a while: their next game is against Briggs at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd.
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