It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Bluffton Bobcats had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Chiefs by a score of 58-51. The win was nothing new for Bluffton as they're now sitting on 20 straight.
Bluffton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tacoya Heyward out in front who scored 25 points along with eight rebounds and six steals. Heyward is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'laina Mosley, who scored eight points along with 12 rebounds and four steals.
North Myrtle Beach's loss came despite strong showings from Nevaeh Washington and Madison Vereen. Washington dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Vereen scored 15 points along with eight rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Washington has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Faith Farmer, who scored 11 points.
Bluffton pushed their record up to 24-1 with that win, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. As for North Myrtle Beach, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-8.
Bluffton has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Ridge View at 6:00 p.m. on February 21st. Ridge View will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Bluffton surely won't give up without a fight. North Myrtle Beach does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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