Philip Barbour's game back in December of 2024 was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They secured a 39-35 W over the Elkins Tigers. The win was all the more spectacular given the Colts' disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Tigers are ranked 19th).
Philip Barbour was led to victory by Izzy Knotts and Taitem Jeffries. Knotts went 8 for 18 on her way to 18 points and eight rebounds, while Jeffries posted six points and 17 boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Knotts has scored at least a third of Philip Barbour's points.
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Philip Barbour smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
The victory snapped Philip Barbour's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record. As for Elkins, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-2.
Philip Barbour will head out on the road to take on Robert C. Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Elkins, they will face off against Preston at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Elkins is facing Preston at the right time seeing as Preston is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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