The Washburn Pirates came tearing into Friday's game with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 53-36 victory over Unaka. Given Washburn's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 166th, while Unaka is ranked 364th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Washburn to victory were Ebany Hill and Hannah Williams. Hill dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds, while Williams scored 25 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Williams has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Epperson, who scored two points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Washburn has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 20 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season. As for Unaka, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-22.
Washburn will face off against North Greene at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. Washburn is coming into the match with ten straight wins on the road, so North Greene will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Unaka does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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