Northwood hadn't done well against Bolton Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Northwood Gators claimed a resounding 57-15 win over the Bolton Academy Bears. That looming 57-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Gators yet this season.
Northwood was led to victory by Landon Tinsley and Jahari Mccoy. Tinsley dropped a double-double on 25 points and 20 rebounds, while Mccoy dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Tinsley has scored at least a third of Northwood's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Khalil Fisher, who had five points in addition to two steals.
The victory (which was Northwood's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.3 points per game. As for Bolton Academy, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Northwood will square off against Converse at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bolton Academy, they will take on St. Frederick at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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