Having just played yesterday, the Decatur Golden Gators will head out on the road to face off against the Auburn Riverside Ravens at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Decatur is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season.
Decatur got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They were the clear victor by a 77-55 margin over Kentlake on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Golden Gators have posted since February 2, 2024.
| 01/03/25 vs Kentlake | 20 |
| 12/30/24 vs Mt. Rainier | 17 |
| 12/19/24 @ Auburn Mountainview | 16 |
| 12/17/24 vs White River | 27 |
| 12/12/24 vs Federal Way | 21 |
Decatur had a senior duo take command as Jorge Martinez went 7 of 11 on his way to 20 points in addition to seven assists and five boards and Dar Mcjimpson Jr went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc on his way to 25 points. The game was Martinez's fifth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Corbett, who posted four points along with 12 rebounds and three blocks.
Decatur smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 12 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Auburn Riverside came up short against Kentridge on Saturday, falling 65-45. The Ravens have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Auburn Riverside saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Leroy Kinnay had 17 points and six rebounds. Kinnay is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emediong Ukpe, who put up 13 points.
Auburn Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Decatur, their win bumped their record up to 2-6.
Decatur was able to grind out a solid victory over Auburn Riverside in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, winning 70-60. The rematch might be a little tougher for Decatur since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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