Two dominant guards in Brady Williams and Chay Smith are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Willow Spring Storm will be playing at home against the Athens Drive Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Willow Spring's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
Willow Spring is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Holly Springs just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 73-66 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Hawks. The loss continues a trend for the Storm in their matchups with the Golden Hawks: they've now lost four in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Grant Overman, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last 26 games he's played dating back to last season. Corey Kinard II was another key player, posting 20 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Athens Drive had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They came out on top against the Golden Falcons by a score of 44-33. That looming 44-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Jaguars yet this season.
Athens Drive's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Derek Crumpton led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. What's more, Crumpton also racked up three offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in January. Another player making a difference was Marcus Green, who had nine points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
Athens Drive smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Willow Spring's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Athens Drive, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Willow Spring has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Athens Drive struggles in that department as they've been averaging 28.2. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Willow Spring came up short against Athens Drive in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 46-39. Will Willow Spring 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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