The Lakeland Cavaliers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Hickory Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lakeland has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Lakeland turned things around against First Colonial on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 58-14 victory over the Patriots.
Lakeland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aubrianna Paiz, who went 7 for 13 on her way to 18 points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds. Paiz is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Janae Carter, who went 7 of 12 en route to 14 points along with six assists and six boards.
Lakeland was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hickory was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 56-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of Great Bridge.
Hickory's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Lakeland, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Lakeland might still be hurting after the 52-27 loss they got from Hickory in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Lakeland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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