Hope is 2-8 against Block Island since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Hope Blue Wave will host Block Island at 6:00 p.m. Hope will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Hope strolled past Mt. Pleasant with points to spare, taking the game 48-30.
Sa-Moni McKay continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 12 for 26 en route to 28 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jorday Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Hope smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Block Island came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 33-18 victory over Times Squared Academy on Friday. Block Island's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Block Island's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hope, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Everything came up roses for Hope against Block Island in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 46-19 win. Will Hope repeat their success, or does Block Island have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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