The Union Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Douglas Byrd Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Union finally turned things around against Jones on Thursday. They blew past the Trojans 50-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Spartans have posted since January 26th.
Union's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was ZADARIYAH FAISON, who went 10 for 11 en route to 30 points plus two steals and two blocks. With that strong performance, FAISON is now averaging an impressive 17.4 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of MAKAYLA HALL, who scored eight points plus 15 rebounds and three blocks.
Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Douglas Byrd waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 35-22 win over the Red Devils.
Douglas Byrd's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Union, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-5.
Union was dealt a bruising 66-25 loss at the hands of Douglas Byrd in their previous meeting on Monday. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Union was down 35-9.
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