Myrtle Beach's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They secured a 59-55 W over the Socastee Braves. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 58-50 back in January.
02/04/25 vs Socastee | 5 |
01/31/25 @ Conway | 5 |
01/28/25 @ St. James | 2 |
01/17/25 vs Carolina Forest | 2 |
01/14/25 @ Socastee | 4 |
Myrtle Beach's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from John Simmons, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds. Simmons is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was James Watson, who posted 20 points.
Socastee's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryson Sams, who went 6 of 15 on his way to 19 points and five boards. Jase Wethington was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Myrtle Beach's record now sits at 9-7. As for Socastee, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-12.
Myrtle Beach will challenge Carolina Forest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Myrtle Beach is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.9 points per game this season. As for Socastee, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Conway at 7:30 p.m. Conway will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Socastee surely won't give up without a fight.
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