The Alexandria Trojans will venture away from home to face off against the Peabody Warhorses at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alexandria is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.2 points per game this season.
Alexandria took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They snuck past Ruston with a 46-40 victory.
Jamaari Collins
| 02/07/25 vs Ruston | 3 |
| 02/04/25 @ Oakdale | 2 |
| 01/31/25 vs Pineville | 3 |
| 01/27/25 vs Bunkie | 6 |
| 01/24/25 vs West Monroe | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Alexandria got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamaari Collins out in front who posted 11 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Collins is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Cassie Benoit was another key player, putting up seven points.
Alexandria smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 42 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Peabody beat West Ouachita 52-39 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warhorses.
Peabody's record is now 15-10. As for Alexandria, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season.
Alexandria strolled past Peabody when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a score of 53-34. Does Alexandria have another victory up their sleeve, or will Peabody turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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