The Andrew Jackson Volunteers entered their tilt with the Cheraw Braves with 12 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 13. Andrew Jackson was the clear victor by a 70-49 margin over Cheraw. Andrew Jackson has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Bryce Peterson was his usual excellent self, scoring 28 points along with six assists and five steals. Another player making a difference was Jy'Kevius Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Anthony Strong and TJ Ford certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Strong scored 17 points along with five rebounds and five blocks, while Ford scored ten points along with eight rebounds. It was the first time this season that Ford pulled down eight or more rebounds.
Cheraw's lineup was just a bit different on Friday as Strong got a bit more time on the court (25 vs. his season average of 12.72). Strong made the most of the opportunity, scoring 17 points along with five rebounds and five blocks. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Andrew Jackson's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.4 points per game. As for Cheraw, their loss dropped their record down to 10-16.
Andrew Jackson will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Barnwell at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Andrew Jackson's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last ten matches. Cheraw does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
