Hernando won against Citrus last Tuesday with 64 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The Hernando Leopards enjoyed a cozy 64-47 victory over the Hudson Cobras. That looming 64-47 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Leopards yet this season.
Hernando's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sam Jackson led the charge by posting 12 points along with five rebounds. Joseph Rivera was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 11 points plus five assists and five rebounds.
The win (which was Hernando's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points per game. As for Hudson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Crystal River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hernando is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.2 points per game this season. As for Hudson, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Gulf at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Gulf's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.
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