It's playoff time, and Auburn had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Fort Chiswell Pioneers by a score of 81-70 on Friday. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 84-57 victory back in January.
Despite the defeat, Fort Chiswell saw an underclassman step up: freshman Owen Jackson posted 26 points and six boards. Jackson's morning made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Brayden Billings, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Eagles
| 02/21/25 vs Fort Chiswell | 81-70 |
| 02/18/25 vs Galax | 75-65 |
| 02/14/25 vs Grayson County | 53-41 |
The victory was the third in a row for Auburn, bringing their record for this year to 15-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.7 points over those games. As for Fort Chiswell, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
Auburn didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-60 win against Eastern Montgomery on the 25th. As for Fort Chiswell, they have also already played their next matchup, a 65-53 victory against Grayson County on the 22nd.
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