It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Robinson Bulldogs had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Black Hawks by a score of 55-46. The win was just what Robinson needed coming off of a 73-39 defeat in their prior matchup.
Robinson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Camri Hobbs, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Hobbs has scored at least a third of Robinson's points. Li'Ara Batts was another key contributor, scoring 19 points along with eight rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why North Buncombe lost, one person who can't be blamed is Edmonds Gracie. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points along with five rebounds.
Robinson has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for North Buncombe, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-9.
Robinson will head out on the road to face off against Ben L. Smith at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ben L. Smith will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Robinson surely won't give up without a fight. North Buncombe does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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