Decatur is 5-0 against Tucker since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Decatur Bulldogs will be staying on the road to face off against the Tucker Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Decatur came up short against Chamblee and fell 41-33.
Despite the loss, Decatur saw an underclassman step up: Dejah Raine scored 17 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Raine continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Nadiya Mohamed was another key contributor, scoring five points along with four steals.
Tucker suffered their biggest defeat since December 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a rough 62-27 loss at the hands of Arabia Mountain. Tucker was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-7.
Decatur has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Tucker, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Decatur strolled past Tucker when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a score of 53-37. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Tucker's Ka'nya Hairston, who scored 24 points. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Decatur still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
