It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Savanna had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They walked away with a 62-52 victory over the Highland Bulldogs. The win was familiar territory for the Rebels, who have now won three matches in a row.
Savanna's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mathys Rudel, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Branden Ellis, who posted 14 points and six steals.
Rebels
| 02/12/25 @ Highland | 62-52 |
| 02/04/25 vs Rancho Alamitos | 70-52 |
| 01/31/25 @ Los Amigos | 64-47 |
Savanna smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Savanna's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points over those games. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 13-15.
Savanna didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 67-63 defeat against Cate on the 14th. Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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