The Gibbs Gladiators will square off against the St. Petersburg Green Devils at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Gibbs turned things around against Boca Ciega on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 52-30 margin over the Pirates. The Gladiators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gibbs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lakeyia Thompson, who went 6 for 10 on her way to 14 points and three steals. Iloa James was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for St. Petersburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top against Countryside by a score of 58-45 on Monday. With that victory, the Green Devils brought their scoring average up to 50.5 points per game.
St. Petersburg's win came from a few key players Gibbs will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Shaw Summer, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 boards. She is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Abernethy, who went 7 of 17 on her way to 19 points along with six assists and five boards.
St. Petersburg's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for Gibbs, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything went Gibbs' way against St. Petersburg in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as Gibbs made off with a 57-33 win. Will Gibbs repeat their success, or does St. Petersburg have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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