Terry Sanford entered their tilt with E.E. Smith on Friday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls 70-46. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Golden Bulls are ranked 119th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Terry Sanford's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Breonna Roaf, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine assists. Roaf has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 23 times she's played. Amya Harrington was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards.
Bulldogs
| 02/07/25 @ E.E. Smith | 70-46 |
| 02/06/25 vs Triton | 88-31 |
| 02/04/25 vs Westover | 62-32 |
| 02/01/25 vs Rolesville | 75-50 |
| 01/31/25 vs Harnett Central | 69-9 |
| 01/28/25 @ Pine Forest | 68-25 |
Terry Sanford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 55 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why E.E. Smith lost, don't look at Azariah Brunson. Despite the final result, she went 5 for 9 en route to 16 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. What's more, Brunson also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ka'Lyiah Speller, who posted eight points and eight boards.
Terry Sanford's win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-3. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.4 points over those games. As for E.E. Smith, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Terry Sanford will take on Western Harnett at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for E.E. Smith, they will challenge Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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