The Dalton Catamounts will challenge the Hiram Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dalton will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Dalton took their game with ease, bagging a 70-17 victory over Allatoona. The Catamounts have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Hiram earned a 51-40 win over Southeast Whitfield County on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won three in a row.
Dalton better keep an eye on Taylor Crawford. She was instrumental in Hiram's win, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The contest was Crawford's third in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Damariah Windmon, who went 7-for-17 on her way to 18 points.
Dalton's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.9 points over those games. As for Hiram, their victory bumped their record up to 12-13.
Everything came up roses for Dalton against Hiram when the teams last played two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 67-35 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Crawford, who went 6-for-14 to rack up 19 points. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Dalton still be able to contain Crawford? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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