Southwestern had won seven straight home games dating back to last season and Olivia Simpson did her part to make it eight on Saturday. Everything went the Southwestern Rebels' way against the Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars as the Southwestern Rebels made off with a 44-21 win thanks in part to Simpson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten steals. She has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last eight times she's played.
Baleigh McAfee was another key player, posting ten points along with two steals. What's more, she also posted a 22% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023.
Southwestern was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Southwestern's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Greenwood Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwestern will head out to challenge Clarksville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southwestern's defense has only allowed 24.8 points per game this season, so Clarksville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Greenwood Christian Academy, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Franklin Community at 7:30 p.m. Greenwood Christian Academy is facing Franklin Community at the right time seeing as Franklin Community is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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