Fleming has won ten straight games at home, while L.C. Bird has won ten straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Fleming Colonels will host the L.C. Bird Skyhawks at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Fleming's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
Fleming is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They really took it to Godwin for the full four quarters, racking up a 61-28 win. The Colonels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 games by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, L.C. Bird beat Patrick Henry 45-40 on Wednesday.
L.C. Bird's win came from a few key players Fleming will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Imani Evans, who went 5-for-11 on her way to 15 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Sasha Hodge was another key player, putting up 11 points and five steals.
L.C. Bird smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
L.C. Bird has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points over those games. Fleming's victory bumped their record up to 23-2.
Fleming couldn't quite finish off L.C. Bird in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 and fell 41-38. Will Fleming have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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