Having just played yesterday, the Provine Rams will get right back to it and host the Natchez Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Provine is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
On Thursday, Provine ended up a good deal behind Brookhaven and lost 56-40. The Rams were down 48-25 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Natchez, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 55-37 victory over South Jones on Friday. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 50th, while the Braves are ranked 202nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Natchez had a senior duo take command as RONIYA ELLIS went 8 of 20 en route to 20 points along with eight rebounds and six assists and CALEAH KENNEDY went 9 for 19 on her way to 22 points and three blocks. ELLIS's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. FAITH GUTTER was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.
Natchez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
Natchez's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points per game. As for Provine, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14.
Provine ended up a good deal behind Natchez in their previous matchup on January 7th, losing 61-43. Will Provine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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