The Wilson Tigers can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Hartsville as Wilson made off with a 68-45 win. The win was familiar territory for Wilson who now have eight in a row.
Tristan Thompson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 25 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games he's played. Josh Leonard was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Hartsville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was EJ Smith, who scored eight points. Another player making a difference was Casey Hawkins, who scored six points along with five rebounds.
Wilson's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.4 points per game. As for Hartsville, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilson will take on North Myrtle Beach at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hartsville, they will play host again and welcome South Florence, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Florence presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Hartsville in South Carolina (South Florence is ranked 36th, while Hartsville is ranked 162nd).
