Barracudas
| 12/09/25 @ Matanzas | 95-80 |
| 12/06/25 @ Anclote | 77-55 |
| 12/04/25 @ Winter Springs | 74-69 |
| 11/25/25 vs Gateway | 86-44 |
| 11/24/25 vs Satellite | 66-62 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask New Smyrna Beach). They strolled past the Matanzas Pirates with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 95-80. The Barracudas' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
New Smyrna Beach's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Owen McLaughlin led the charge by dropping a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. What's more, McLaughlin posted three steals, the most he's had since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of JD Fieser, who went 9-for-16 to rack up 29 points and seven boards.
New Smyrna Beach smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
New Smyrna Beach's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Matanzas, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Smyrna Beach will welcome University at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Barracudas will be up against the Titans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.83 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Matanzas, they will host Flagler Palm Coast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.57 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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