Basketball Recap: Shakira Hill Key Part of a Team Effort in Bulldogs Win

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

01/16/25 vs Taft	46
12/18/24 @ Withrow	41
12/05/24 vs Western Hills	40
01/15/25 @ Western Hills	35
12/11/24 vs Hughes	32

Woodward won the last time they faced Taft and things went their way on Saturday too. The Woodward Bulldogs were the clear victor by a 60-35 margin over the Taft Senators. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.

Woodward got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shakira Hill out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. Those nine rebounds gave Hill a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nyarie Bray, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards.

Woodward smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive matches.

Despite the loss, Taft saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kennedy Flagg went 10 for 21 on her way to 23 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Those 23 points set a new season-high mark for Flagg. Taryn White also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Woodward's record is now 13-5. As for Taft, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Aiken the next time they take the court. Woodward will head out to face Aiken at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Taft will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.