Durant is 3-0 against the Terriers since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Durant Cougars will take on the Hillsborough Terriers at 8:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Durant scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 67-22 win over Tampa Bay Tech on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Durant has managed all season.
Durant's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mikaiah Hallback led the charge by scoring 19 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Hallback hasn't dropped below 17 points for four straight games. Icyss Lopez was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with four steals.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hillsborough gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Spoto 59-34. The victory was nothing new for Hillsborough as they're now sitting on four straight.
It was another big night for Deana Epps, who scored 17 points. She is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 17 or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ellayna Stephens, who scored ten points.
Durant now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Hillsborough, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Durant was able to grind out a solid victory over the Terriers in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, winning 55-48. The rematch might be a little tougher for Durant since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
