Sumter won the last time they faced Lugoff-Elgin and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Sumter Gamecocks put the hurt on the Lugoff-Elgin Demons with a sharp 58-33 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Gamecocks as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sumter found their leader in freshman Araina Ross, who posted 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayla Thomas, who scored nine points along with eight boards and three steals.
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Sumter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Lugoff-Elgin lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Teryn Hobson, who had 17 points. Hobson is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last four games she's played.
Sumter's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Lugoff-Elgin, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
Sumter will be playing at home against West Florence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lugoff-Elgin, they will face off against Blythewood at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Blythewood will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Lugoff-Elgin surely won't give up without a fight.
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