After four games on the road, Brunswick is heading back home. They will take on the Lowndes Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Brunswick beat Glynn Academy 65-53. Given Brunswick's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 71st, while Glynn Academy is ranked 273rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Brunswick to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jakai Alston, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Shanyece Quick was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 20 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lowndes put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Brunswick 69-37 at home. Lowndes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by 23 points or more this season.
Lowndes' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kimora Wade led the charge by scoring 12 points along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aryana Thomas, who scored 11 points.
Brunswick's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Lowndes, they have yet to lose a game at home this season, leaving them with a 6-0 record.
Tuesday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Brunswick have been dynamite from deep this season, having drained 40.2% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Lowndes struggles in that department as they've made 38.7% of theirs this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Brunswick took a serious blow against Lowndes when the teams last played last Friday, falling 69-37. Will Brunswick have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
