Blount is 2-7 against Jackson since November of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Blount Leopards will look to defend their home court against the Jackson Aggies at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Blount took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 64-32 victory over LeFlore.
Blount's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amayah Bracy led the charge by going 8 for 17 en route to 20 points plus four steals. The contest was Bracy's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Heaven Watlington, who went 7 for 16 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Jackson posted their closest win since December 29, 2023 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Blount out 51-48.
Jackson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jalayzia Hunt, who went 6 for 11 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Angel Powell, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Jackson was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blount only posted three.
Blount's victory ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for Jackson, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Blount couldn't quite finish off Jackson in their previous matchup on Tuesday and fell 51-48. Will Blount 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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