Savannah dropped to 5-3 on Tuesday, ending the team's seven-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They took an 84-73 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Screven County Gamecocks. The Bluejackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gamecocks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
As for Screven County, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
LeVez Roper produced another solid performance going 10-for-21 en route to 33 points along with five boards and three steals. The game was his tenth in a row with at least 15 points. Rodney Beckwith was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Savannah will host Bryan County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bluejackets will be up against the Redskins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 65.14 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Screven County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Emanuel County Institute at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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