Ninety Six had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Dixie Hornets 59-36. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Janiyah Squire had an outrageously good game as she dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. Reagan Wilson was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 10 points plus five rebounds.
Ninety Six smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Dixie still got an impressive performance from Jaylia Turner, who had 18 points along with six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kerrie O'Shields, who posted seven points in addition to three steals.
Ninety Six has already played their next contest, a 54-31 victory against Ware Shoals on the 3rd. As for Dixie, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 35-28 loss against Brashier Middle College Charter on the 3rd.
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