Golden Tornadoes
| 02/22/25 vs Pickens | 63-58 |
| 02/19/25 vs Gilmer | 68-43 |
| 02/14/25 vs Dougherty | 68-33 |
| 02/13/25 vs Peach County | 64-43 |
| 02/04/25 @ Peach County | 54-45 |
| 02/03/25 vs Cairo | 74-34 |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Monroe walked away with it. They managed a 63-58 win over the Pickens Dragons on Saturday. The victory was nothing new for the Golden Tornadoes as they're now sitting on six straight.
It was another big night for Lorenzo Still, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 25 points. He is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last seven games he's played. Brayden Burns was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven boards.
When it comes to explaining why Pickens lost, don't look at Dodge Davis. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Davis posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Brock Barton, who earned 11 points.
Monroe's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-9. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.2 points. As for Pickens, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 28-2.
Monroe has already played their next matchup, a 73-43 victory against Jefferson on the 26th. Pickens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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