Basketball Recap: Collins Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

12/12/25 vs Mount Olive	49-31
12/09/25 @ Sumrall	65-49
12/05/25 @ Magee	38-26
12/02/25 vs Mendenhall	42-36
11/18/25 vs Stone	49-17

Collins entered their tilt with Mount Olive on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They strolled past the Pirates with points to spare, taking the game 49-31. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Pirates are ranked 278th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Collins got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Phanesha Magee out in front who posted 12 points along with seven steals and five boards. Magee 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 Tiana Coleman, who shot 63% from the field en route to 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Collins smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.

When it comes to explaining why Mount Olive lost, don't look at Gerkiera Youngblood. Despite the final result, she went 7-for-15 on her way to 19 points. JayLaya Posey was another key player, putting up ten boards.

Collins' record is now 5-2. As for Mount Olive, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.

Collins has already played their next game, a 41-26 win against McLaurin on the 18th. As for Mount Olive, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 40-21 defeat against Magee on the 16th.