After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wildwood, East Ridge was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They managed a 74-69 win over the Umatilla Bulldogs. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
East Ridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joshua Joehill, who went 11 for 21 en route to 29 points plus two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Corman, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds.
East Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Umatilla's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shawn Donovan, who went 10 for 11 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ray Jenkins, who went 7 for 17 en route to 20 points plus two steals.
The win got East Ridge back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Ridge will welcome University at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Ridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67 points per game this season. As for Umatilla, they will host Wildwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Wildwood's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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