Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pine Tree). They enjoyed a cozy 56-38 victory over the West Rusk Raiders on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
West Rusk's loss came despite strong showings from Gabby Coleman and Keke Murphy. Coleman dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Murphy almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Murphy has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 27 times she's played.
Pine Tree's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Pine Tree will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Hallsville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Tree is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for West Rusk, they will head out to take on Carthage at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Rusk is looking for their season's first victory.
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