The Williams Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Williams struggled with assists on Monday (Orange had 13 more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Williams' tough 62-41 defeat to Orange might stick with them for a while.
Despite the loss, Williams had strong showings from Regan Averett, who scored 13 points, and Scout Winter, who scored ten points along with five assists and five rebounds. Amira Lunsford was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, E.E. Smith's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 75-68 hit to the loss column at the hands of Terry Sanford. E.E. Smith has struggled against Terry Sanford recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their loss, E.E. Smith saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Danauje Brooks, who scored 21 points, was perhaps the best of all. Brooks hasn't dropped below 15 points for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Jahriell Murchison, who scored 13 points along with five assists and three steals.
Williams' loss dropped their record down to 15-10. As for E.E. Smith, their loss dropped their record down to 19-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Williams have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 30.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like E.E. Smith struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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