Golden Bears
| 01/16/26 @ Howard | 72-51 |
| 01/14/26 @ Reservoir | 65-56 |
| 01/09/26 vs Northeast | 69-66 |
| 01/07/26 vs Centennial | 63-44 |
Hammond hadn't done well against Howard recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Golden Bears blew past the Lions 72-51. Winning may never get old, but the Golden Bears sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Hammond's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josh Terry, who shot 41% from the field on his way to 17 points and four steals. Terry has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jackson Givens, who posted 16 points and seven assists.
Hammond smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Hammond's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Howard, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Hammond is set to take on their familiar foe Long Reach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Howard will face off against rival Wilde Lake on Friday.
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