William Blount needed a changed in momentum after dropping seven straight games and they got it from Savannah Darnell. The William Blount Governors put the hurt on the Carter Green Hornets with a sharp 57-35 win on Friday thanks in part to Darnell, who went 9 for 17 en route to 23 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. What's more, she also racked up four threes, the most she's had since back in November of 2023.
William Blount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Several Green Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lexi Tipton, who posted 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleigh Wilson, who posted six points.
William Blount's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Carter, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
William Blount has already played their next match, a 42-33 defeat against Cosby on the 30th. As for Carter, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 62-20 win against Berean Christian on the 30th.
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