Bolton is 0-10 against Fayette Ware since February of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. We've got a battle between Wildcats coming up. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: I'Mari Pointer and Ke'Miyah Buggs.
Bolton is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 55-27 defeat at the hands of Haywood.
Meanwhile, Fayette Ware made easy work of Memphis Home Education Association on Saturday and carried off a 55-31 win. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Bolton better keep an eye on Buggs. She was instrumental in Fayette Ware's win, putting up 30 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Buggs has scored at least a third of Fayette Ware's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Crutcher, who posted 13 points in addition to six steals and five boards.
Fayette Ware smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive games.
Fayette Ware is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.9 points over those games. As for Bolton, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Bolton suffered a grim 49-23 defeat to Fayette Ware in their previous meeting back in January. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Buggs, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Now that Bolton knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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