Swainsboro hasn't had much luck against Statesboro recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Swainsboro Tigers will look to defend their home court against the Statesboro Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m.
Swainsboro is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-54 heartbreaker at the hands of Toombs County.
Meanwhile, Statesboro can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against South Effingham by a score of 48-38.
Swainsboro better focus on containing Kennedy Myers and Azziza Flowers as the pair were huge in Statesboro's win. Myers dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards, while Flowers dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Gerziya Haggray, who posted 11 points and five assists.
Statesboro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Swainsboro's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Statesboro, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11.
Swainsboro couldn't quite finish off Statesboro in their previous matchup back in January and fell 44-42. Will Swainsboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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