It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rich had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 74-50 margin over the St. Joseph Jayhawks. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 20 points or more this season.
Rich's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carter Scott led the charge by putting up 14 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Scott is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Dylan Fonnesbeck, who posted 14 points and three steals.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Rich was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. They are 19-2 when they've passed the ball that well.
St. Joseph's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Fridberg-Gerlich, who put up 12 points. W Marshall Beatty was another key player, posting 13 points.
Rebels
| 02/20/26 vs St. Joseph | 74-50 |
| 02/14/26 @ Tintic | 72-47 |
| 02/13/26 @ Manila | 51-49 |
| 02/12/26 vs St. Joseph | 71-31 |
| 02/07/26 vs Wendover | 78-39 |
| + 14 more games |
The win (which was Rich's 19th in a row) raised their record to 20-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.4 points over those games. As for St. Joseph, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Rich didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-54 win against Valley on the 26th. St. Joseph does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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