The South Bend Clay Colonials's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 64-57 victory over Niles. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
South Bend Clay's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shaquille Edwards, who scored 14 points along with 4 steals. The matchup was Edwards' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tyrese Jones, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
South Bend Clay's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.3 points per game. As for Niles, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Bend Clay will take on South Bend Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Bend Washington has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 220 points over their last three matches. As for Niles, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Otsego at 7:15 p.m.
