The Baldwin Braves had already won 17 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.6 points), and they went ahead and made it 18 on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 67-39 win over Swainsboro at home. Baldwin has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 games by 20 points or more this season.
Baldwin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kassidy Neal, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Neal is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Madison Ruff was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with three steals.
Swainsboro lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Tanyia Williams, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. Williams is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 14 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Howard, who scored 12 points.
Swainsboro struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Baldwin racked up 12 assists.
Baldwin's win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-2. As for Swainsboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Baldwin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Swainsboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bleckley County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Swainsboro is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season.
