The South Brunswick Cougars will square off against the East Columbus Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in South Brunswick's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
While South Brunswick didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against Dixon on Wednesday as South Brunswick made off with a 56-34 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 22 points or more this season.
Adyson Bell and Aubree Adams were among the main playmakers for South Brunswick as the former went 9 for 18 en route to 21 points plus five rebounds and three steals and the latter dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. What's more, Bell also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Summer Covington was another key player, scoring three points plus seven rebounds and six steals.
South Brunswick smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, a win for East Columbus just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Ashley 47-10. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
South Brunswick's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for East Columbus, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
South Brunswick was able to grind out a solid win over East Columbus in their previous meeting last Monday, winning 59-52. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was East Columbus' Malia Graham, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will South Brunswick still be able to contain Graham? There's only one way to find out.
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