Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Hardaway walked away with it. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Columbia Eagles 76-27. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 contests by 23 points or more this season.
Hardaway's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mikayla Johnson, who shot 54% from the field en route to 21 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Johnson has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Rhianna Boynton was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 15 boards.
Hawks
| 02/25/25 vs Columbia | 76-27 |
| 02/21/25 vs Franklin County | 81-22 |
| 02/18/25 vs Jackson | 76-22 |
| 02/15/25 vs Sumter County | 67-36 |
| 02/14/25 vs Spencer | 77-30 |
| + 9 more games |
Hardaway smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 62 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Hardaway pushed their record up to 24-6 with the win, which was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.8 points on average over those games. As for Columbia, the defeat snapped their winning streak at 12 games and leaves them with a 23-6 record.
Hardaway didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 65-45 victory against Josey on the 28th. Columbia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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