The Hattiesburg Tigers had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.8 points), and they went ahead and made it 11 on Friday. They walked away with a 61-52 victory over Jim Hill. Given Hattiesburg's advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 13th, while Jim Hill is ranked 218th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hattiesburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Burns, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. The match was Burns' fifth in a row with at least ten points. Tristen Keys was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
Hattiesburg's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Jim Hill, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hattiesburg won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Hancock at 2:30 p.m. on January 6th. Hancock is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games. As for Jim Hill, they will head out on the road to face off against Forest Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
