Thomson came tearing into Monday's game with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They secured a 46-42 W over the Butler Bulldogs. For Thomson, this counts as revenge for the 54-46 win Butler walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Leading Thomson to victory were Ty?Leishiah Latimore and Paris Rosser. Latimore posted 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Rosser put up ten points along with six steals and five assists. Rosser has been hot for a while, having posted four or more steals the last ten times she's played. Another player making a difference was Denesha Hester, who scored six points.
Bulldogs
| 01/27/25 @ Butler | 46-42 |
| 01/25/25 @ Laney | 59-46 |
| 01/17/25 vs Josey | 61-49 |
| 01/14/25 vs Glenn Hills | 83-18 |
| 01/11/25 @ Burke County | 61-34 |
| + 5 more games |
Thomson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 37 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Butler's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayla Harris, who had 14 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Rania Curry, who earned ten points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals.
Thomson's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-1. As for Butler, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-3.
Thomson won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Burke County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.4 points per game this season. As for Butler, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Glenn Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Butler is facing Glenn Hills at the right time seeing as Glenn Hills is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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