The Hamilton Wildcats posted their closest victory yet this season on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 60-57 win over Kirby. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Hamilton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Timothy Matthews, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rodney Mcneal, who scored 15 points along with six assists and two steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Hamilton and bumps their season record up to 8-11. As for Kirby, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamilton will take on Ridgeway at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ridgeway will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak. As for Kirby, they will be playing at home against Power Center Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Power Center Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last seven matchups.
