Monroe had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Northwest Whitfield Bruins with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 62-47. The Golden Tornadoes are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 16 straight.
Kie'Aundria Acree
| 02/22/25 vs Northwest Whitfield | 33 |
| 02/19/25 vs Liberty County | 38 |
| 02/14/25 vs Dougherty | 42 |
| 02/13/25 vs Bainbridge | 35 |
| 02/04/25 @ Peach County | 21 |
| + 45 more games |
Kie'Aundria Acree continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 33 points and 22 boards. The game was her 50th in a row with at least 16 points. Taylor Mckinzy was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds.
Monroe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 27 consecutive matches.
Monroe's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points over those games. As for Northwest Whitfield, their loss dropped their record down to 17-9.
Looking ahead, Monroe will take on Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday. Monroe knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Cherokee Bluff likes a good challenge. Northwest Whitfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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