Basketball Game Preview: Abbeville Panthers vs. McCormick Chiefs

The Abbeville Panthers will square off against the McCormick Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Abbeville's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Last Friday, Abbeville humbled Ware Shoals with an 80-52 victory. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 28 points or more this season.

Abbeville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaylen Baylor out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Baylor is now averaging an impressive 8.2 boards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Darius Riley, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 14 points and seven assists.

Abbeville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in six consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for McCormick against Whitmire on Friday as the team secured an 80-27 victory. With the Chiefs ahead 55-12 at the half, the game was all but over already.

McCormick is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.4 points per game. As for Abbeville, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2.

Abbeville came up short against McCormick in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 66-57. Will Abbeville 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.