Basketball Recap: Woodruff Extends Home Winning Streak to Five

Woodruff won the last time they faced Greenville H, and Sadie Burnette did her part to make sure it happened again. The Woodruff Wolverines secured a 43-39 W over the Greenville H Hurricanes on Tuesday thanks in part to Burnette, who went 7 of 16 on her way to 21 points. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.

Jaylen Means was another key player, putting up two points. What's more, she also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.

Despite the loss, Greenville H still got an impressive performance from Macie Hanley, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Hanley is becoming a predictor of Greenville H's success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 9-1 (and 1-2 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Sara Tabb Wallace, who posted three points.

Woodruff pushed their record up to 12-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.6 points per game. As for Greenville H, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-3.

Woodruff will welcome Broome at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Woodruff is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.9 points per game this season. As for Greenville H, they will venture away from home to challenge Belton-Honea Path at 6:00 p.m. on January 14th.