With a playoff win on the line, SouthWest Edgecombe rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 60-48 win over Goldsboro. The victory was familiar territory for SouthWest Edgecombe, who have now won four games in a row.
Justin Bridgers
| 02/25/25 vs Goldsboro | 82% |
| 02/17/25 vs West Craven | 53% |
| 02/14/25 vs West Craven | 60% |
| 02/12/25 vs Tarboro | 60% |
| 02/11/25 @ Washington | 0% |
| + 19 more games |
It was another big night for Justin Bridgers, who dropped a double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 45.4% field goal percentage. Alijah Lassiter was another key player, to rack up 10 points and seven boards.
SouthWest Edgecombe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matches.
SouthWest Edgecombe pushed their record up to 19-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games. As for Goldsboro, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-12.
Coming up, SouthWest Edgecombe will square off against Northwood on Friday. Northwood will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something SouthWest Edgecombe surely won't give up without a fight. Goldsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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