The James Monroe Yellow Jackets extended their postseason success on Friday against the Meridian Mustangs. They walked away with a 63-56 victory over the Mustangs. Winning may never get old, but James Monroe sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
James Monroe's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Edwards, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and five steals. Edwards also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Makel Minor, who scored 27 points.
James Monroe pushed their record up to 23-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Meridian, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-3.
James Monroe will head out on the road to face off against Meridian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in James Monroe's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 28 contests. As for Meridian, they will play host again and welcome James Monroe, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. James Monroe has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 2,130 points over their last 28 games.
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