Even though the Ore City Rebels scored an imposing 66 points on Tuesday, the Big Sandy Wildcats still came out on top. Big Sandy walked away with a 77-66 victory over Ore City. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Big Sandy also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Big Sandy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trey Coleman, who shot 5-for-10 from beyond the arc and dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Coleman has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Malijah Francis, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Big Sandy and bumps their season record up to 10-13. As for Ore City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Union Grove the next time they take the court. Ore City will head out to face Union Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Big Sandy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
