Quitman is on a 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Laurel is on a 12-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Quitman Panthers will host the Laurel Golden Tornadoes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Quitman is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Wayne County just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the War Eagles by a score of 41-38.
The losing side was boosted by TATIYONNA PITTMAN, who posted eight points. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Laurel against Gautier on Friday as the team secured a 54-12 win. The Golden Tornadoes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.
Quitman better keep an eye on Kayllis Walker. She was instrumental in Laurel's win, going 11 of 16 on her way to 24 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracelyn Carmichael, who had eight points along with six boards and four steals.
Laurel smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Quitman's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Laurel, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.
Quitman came up short against Laurel when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 43-33. Will Quitman have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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