The Hamilton Lions had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.5 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They secured a 49-43 W over Smithville. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hamilton also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Smithville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mary Haley Hood, who scored 18 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Halle Sargent was another key contributor, scoring 10 points along with 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Hamilton has yet to lose a matchup at home this season, leaving them with a 3-1 record. As for Smithville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton will challenge Hatley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Hatley is ranked 141st, while Hamilton is ranked 132nd). Smithville is on the road again on Friday and play against Tremont at 7:15 p.m. on December 1st. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Saige Black and Hood.
