Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pewitt). They claimed a resounding 62-28 win over the Linden-Kildare Tigers. With that victory, the Brahmas brought their scoring average up to 52 points per game.
Pewitt was led to victory by Wesley Smith and Wooda Betts. Smith almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds, while Betts dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. The match was Smith's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was J.D. Smith, who had six points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.
Pewitt smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Pewitt's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Linden-Kildare, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pewitt will head out to challenge Hughes Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pewitt is facing Hughes Springs at the right time seeing as Hughes Springs is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Linden-Kildare, they will head out on the road to square off against Avinger at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Linden-Kildare will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Avinger will have lost five straight heading into Tuesday's game.
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