Ninety Six and Crescent are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Ninety Six Wildcats challenge the Crescent Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ninety Six is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Two weeks ago, Ninety Six came up short against Emerald and fell 40-28. The match marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Ninety Six's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Janiyah Squire, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds, and Bella Stewart, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. That was a full 39.3% of Ninety Six's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points.
Even though they lost, Ninety Six smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Crescent was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 48-44 to Pickens.
Ninety Six's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Crescent, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Ninety Six came up short against Crescent in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 54-46. Will Ninety Six have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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