Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middleton). They came out on top against the Jefferson Dragons by a score of 58-45 on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers who have now won three games in a row.
Middleton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Laurie Julot out in front who went 11 for 21 en route to 28 points and eight rebounds. Julot is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Zion Cooper, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 boards.
Tigers
| 01/17/25 vs Jefferson | 58-45 |
| 01/15/25 @ Brandon | 51-30 |
| 01/14/25 vs Strawberry Crest | 44-30 |
Middleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson lost, don't look at Damaria Pitcher. Despite the final result, she posted 17 points. Pitcher continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Amaris Dominguez, who put up 11 points.
Middleton is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Jefferson, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Middleton has already played their next match, a 46-13 victory against Spoto on the 21st. As for Jefferson, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-35 loss against Chamberlain on the 21st.
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