Winning is just a little bit easier when your three-point shooting is a whole 21% better than the opposition, a fact the Twiggs County Cobras proved on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-41 win over Crawford County. That's another feather in the cap for Twiggs County, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Tykerrion Williams was the offensive standout of the game as he scored 20 points. Another player making a difference was Rikenzel Jenkins, who scored 7 points.
When it comes to explaining why Crawford County lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mareo Slaton. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. The game was Slaton's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Jamahl Willis was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with 9 rebounds.
The victory got Twiggs County back to even at 1-1. As for Crawford County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Twiggs County's road trip will continue as they head out to face Hawkinsville at 3:30 p.m. on December 2nd. Crawford County won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Taylor County at 7:30 p.m. on December 2nd.
