Orange hadn't done well against Northern Durham recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Orange Panthers blew past the Northern Durham Knights, posting a 79-28 win. That looming 79-28 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Orange's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Xandrell Pennix, who went 6 for 11 en route to 18 points plus three steals. What's more, Pennix also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in January. Another player making a difference was Kai Wade, who had 15 points plus five steals.
Orange smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Orange's record now sits at 4-1. As for Northern Durham, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
When Orange and Northern Durham next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Orange will try to stop Chapel Hill's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orange is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Northern Durham will take on Person and their three-game winning streak at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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