South Florence is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Wilson is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The South Florence Bruins will take on the Wilson Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Florence knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Wilson likes a good challenge.
South Florence posted their biggest win since December 28, 2023 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Hartsville with a sharp 63-37 win. Given South Florence's advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Hartsville is ranked 161st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jackson Robinson was his usual excellent self, scoring 12 points along with two blocks. Another player making a difference was Jamarie Brown, who scored ten points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Wilson didn't have too much trouble with North Myrtle Beach at home on Tuesday as they won 41-27. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Wilson has scored all year.
Wilson found their leader in underclassman Josh Leonard, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks. Elijah Smith was another key contributor, scoring five points.
South Florence has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Wilson, their victory bumped their record up to 18-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: South Florence have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 30.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Wilson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
South Florence came up short against Wilson when the teams last played on January 10th, falling 64-53. Will South Florence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
