It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Overhills Jaguars had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 53-33 margin over the Pirates. Overhills has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.
Overhills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eva Mcrae led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Mcrae is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last 13 games she's played. Najiha Allen was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists and four steals.
Corinth Holders' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lauren Sizemore, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Darla Lee, who scored 15 points.
Overhills is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Corinth Holders, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-10.
Overhills will head out on the road to challenge Cardinal Gibbons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Gibbons will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Overhills surely won't give up without a fight. Corinth Holders does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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