The Wilson Tigers waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins but they left with five. They strolled past Myrtle Beach with points to spare, taking the game 49-30. Given Wilson's advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 37th, while the Seahawks are ranked 125th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wilson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Logan Murray led the charge by scoring 16 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariana Johnson, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Wilson is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Myrtle Beach, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Wilson will be playing at home against the Red Foxes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hartsville is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last eight games. As for Myrtle Beach, they will head out on the road to square off against the Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
