You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Cleveland on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Smithfield-Selma Spartans out of the water with a 54-9 final score. With the Rams ahead 33-2 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Cleveland was led to victory by Angelia Dunn and Nevaeh Cannon. Dunn went 6 for 13 en route to 16 points plus eight rebounds and five steals, while Cannon earned 12 points in addition to eight steals and five rebounds. Dunn is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 22 games she's played dating back to last season. Martina Paz-Aquino was another key player, earning seven points plus three steals.
Cleveland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Cleveland now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 26-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Cleveland will challenge Wakefield at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Smithfield-Selma, they and Harnett Central are set to duel on Wednesday.
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