Jacksonville waltzed into their contest on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They claimed a resounding 56-26 win over the Saks Wildcats. The Golden Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Jacksonville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayci Taylor, who went 8 for 13 en route to 20 points plus three steals and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Phillips, who earned 11 points along with five assists and four steals.
Jacksonville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Saks' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madison Turner, who earned six points along with 15 rebounds and three blocks. Turner is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Sania Angel was another key player, earning three points along with ten rebounds and three steals.
Jacksonville's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Saks, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jacksonville will venture away from home to challenge Plainview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Plainview will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Jacksonville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saks, they are taking a road trip to take on Jacksonville Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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