Overton has won four straight games at home, while Whitehaven has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Wolverines will host the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Overton beat Memphis Central 59-46. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wolverines' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Warriors are ranked 204th).
Overton found their leader in freshman Alexis Williams, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Mariah Harris, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 19 points.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Whitehaven duked it out with Southwind on Tuesday. The Tigers took their game with ease, bagging a 64-19 victory over the Jaguars. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Whitehaven's win came from a few key players that Overton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jala Wilson, who went 6-for-9 to rack up 15 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in November of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of La'Niyah Moore, who shot 55% from the field en route to 12 points and five steals.
Whitehaven's win bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Overton, their victory bumped their record up to 14-6.
Overton opened the new year with a less-than-successful 51-38 defeat to Whitehaven. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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