Purvis has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Thursday. They will head out to square off against the Lamar Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m. Purvis has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 193 points over their last three games.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Purvis beat Sacred Heart 65-60.
Purvis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Judd Gipson out in front who posted 16 points in addition to five rebounds and two steals. Gipson is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Jace Gipson was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lamar Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Christian Collegiate Academy by a score of 46-44.
Purvis pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points per game. As for Lamar Christian, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2.
Purvis was able to grind out a solid victory over Lamar Christian when the teams last played back in December of 2023, winning 58-47. The rematch might be a little tougher for Purvis since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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