The Darlington Falcons and the Wilson Tigers will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Darlington will be strutting in after a victory while Wilson will be coming in after a loss.
Darlington is headed into the game having just posted their biggest win since December 26, 2024 on Friday. They breezed by Hartsville to the tune of 62-27. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 24 points or more this season.
Wilson has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-42 heartbreaker at the hands of South Florence.
Darlington will need to focus on slowing down Zoey Miller, one of several Wilson players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 19 points and three steals. Miller is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was LeaNISSA Swinton, who put up nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Wilson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.
Darlington's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 13-8. As for Wilson, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Darlington might still be hurting after the 62-37 loss they got from Wilson in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Darlington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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