There's no place like home for Memorial, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Tahlequah Tigers 56-26. The Chargers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.
Jalil Cotton
| 12/08/23 vs Northwest Classen | 2 |
| 12/19/24 vs Tahlequah | 2 |
| 01/12/24 @ Durant | 2 |
| 01/19/24 vs Collinsville | 2 |
| 12/14/24 vs Lawton | 1 |
Memorial was led to victory by Jalil Cotton and Fabian Harris. Cotton dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Harris posted 14 points and seven rebounds. What's more, Cotton also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in January. Jaden Johnson was another key player, putting up seven points and eight rebounds.
Memorial smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Tahlequah, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial will take on Edmond North in a holiday battle at at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tahlequah, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Pryor at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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