North Miami hasn't had much luck against Norland recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The North Miami Pioneers will take on the Norland Vikings. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Thursday.
North Miami took a loss when they played away from home last Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 72-20 win over Carol City. The Pioneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 20 points or more this season.
North Miami got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jadore Hayes out in front who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 15 boards. Hayes is becoming a predictor of North Miami's success: when she posts at least 30 points the team is 10-2 (and 5-6 when she doesn't). Donnesha Morency was another key player, dropping a triple-double on 12 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Norland had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past Hialeah, posting a 57-21 win. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
North Miami pushed their record up to 15-8 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Norland, their win bumped their record up to 5-10.
North Miami suffered a grim 55-33 defeat to Norland in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can North Miami avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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