Bluffton has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Beaufort Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bluffton and Beaufort are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
Last Tuesday, Bluffton strolled past Beaufort with points to spare, taking the game 54-38. That 54-38 margin sets a new team best for Bluffton this season.
Bluffton found their leader in underclassman Carnell Warren, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Warren is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Maciah Hamilton, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Bluffton's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Beaufort, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Bluffton strolled past Beaufort in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a score of 54-38. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Beaufort's Amani Cleckley, who scored 18 points along with three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Bluffton still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.