Ola hadn't done well against Alcovy recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Ola Mustangs snuck past the Alcovy Tigers with a 52-47 win. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Shamariah Gibbs, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. Simaria Wilburn was another key player, posting 12 points plus seven rebounds.
Ola pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points per game. As for Alcovy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Ola has already played their next contest, a 53-25 win against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy on the 6th. As for Alcovy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 55-45 victory against Jasper County on the 6th.
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