Concord came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 57-56 victory over the Mount Pleasant Tigers. The score was all tied up 28-28 at the break, but the Spiders were the better team in the second half.
Concord got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jabari Byrd out in front who went 5 for 10 en route to 10 points plus five rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jayden Beyan, who posted 12 points along with four steals.
Concord smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Concord's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Mount Pleasant, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Concord will take on South Rowan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Concord is facing South Rowan at the right time seeing as South Rowan is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mount Pleasant, they will challenge Uwharrie Charter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Pleasant knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Uwharrie Charter Academy likes a good challenge.
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