The Northampton Yellowjackets had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by Charles City at home to the tune of 82-48 on Tuesday. Northampton has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Northampton had a senior duo take command as Quayshawn Washington dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 steals and Ronyell Coston dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten rebounds. Washington is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least three every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Damarius Lofton, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Northampton's victory bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Charles City, they dropped their record down to 9-14 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Northampton will take on Middlesex at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Middlesex will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Northampton surely won't give up without a fight. Charles City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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