Overton is 0-5 against Douglass since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Overton Mustangs will look to defend their home court against the Douglass Indians at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Overton posted their biggest win since December 15, 2023 on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 42-17 margin over New Summerfield.
Overton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kayla Nobles out in front who scored 18 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamiya O'neal, who scored ten points along with eight steals.
Meanwhile, Douglass scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 89-16 win over New Summerfield. Douglass has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 21 points or more this season.
The victory got Overton back to even at 11-11. As for Douglass, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-5.
Overton was taken down by Douglass 80-13 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Overton 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.