The Whale Branch Warriors will head out to challenge the Lake Marion Gators at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Friday, Whale Branch was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-42 to Edisto.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lake Marion, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 47-40 win over Edisto on Saturday.
Lake Marion's win came from a few key players Whale Branch will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mason Miles, who posted 11 points and six boards. Ashton Jamison was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Lake Marion smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matches.
Lake Marion pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for Whale Branch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Whale Branch beat Lake Marion 50-42 when the teams last played back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Whale Branch since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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