The Bluffton Bobcats had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 65-26 win over Richland Northeast. Bluffton is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 19 straight.
Leading Bluffton to victory were Amirah Brown and Tacoya Heyward. Brown almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds, while Heyward shot 4-for-6 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 29 points and 12 rebounds. Heyward is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Ja'laina Mosley was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Bluffton pushed their record up to 23-1 with that win, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Richland Northeast, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Bluffton will look to defend their home court on Friday against North Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. North Myrtle Beach is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune. Richland Northeast does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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