Hampton can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They walked away with a 57-47 win over the Jackson Red Devils. Given the Hornets' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Red Devils are ranked 504th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hampton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Richard Azu, who posted 19 points. Those 19 points gave Azu a new career-high. Another player making a difference was C J Geiger, who had 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Jackson lost, don't look at Nehemiah Jones. Despite the final result, he scored ten points and five steals. Zyior Mcdaniel was another key player, putting up five points and five boards.
Hornets
| 02/01/25 @ Jackson | 57-47 |
| 01/31/25 @ Eagle's Landing | 51-58 |
| 01/29/25 @ Locust Grove | 38-51 |
| 01/28/25 @ Jones County | 33-47 |
| 01/25/25 vs Union Grove | 50-54 |
Hampton's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for Jackson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Hampton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 48-46 loss against Ola on the 4th. Jackson has also already played their next game, a 52-40 defeat against Westside on the 4th.
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