Basketball Recap: Berkeley Takes Down North Myrtle Beach in a Playoff Battle

Stags

Margin (Wins)

12/11/24 vs Andrews	68
02/12/25 vs Cane Bay	48
12/13/24 vs Timberland	48
12/20/24 @ Timberland	42
12/18/24 vs Philip Simmons	40

Berkeley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs 67-32 on Wednesday. The Stags have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 games by 20 points or more this season.

Berkeley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alaina Carter, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine boards. What's more, Carter racked up six assists, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Amani Mccray was another key player, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds.

Berkeley was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Myrtle Beach only eight assists.

Nevaeh Washington and Madison Vereen certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Washington almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 17 boards, while Vereen posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Washington has been hot, having posted 12 or more boards the last six times she's played.

Berkeley pushed their record up to 23-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.4 points. As for North Myrtle Beach, they moved to 22-3 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, Berkeley will square off against Greenwood at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Greenwood will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Berkeley surely won't give up without a fight. North Myrtle Beach does not have any more games scheduled as of now.