Chiefland is 0-10 against Trenton since November of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Chiefland Indians will get right back to it and host the Trenton Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on December 15th. Chiefland will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
On Thursday, Chiefland was beaten by Newberry 61-31.
Despite the loss, Chiefland saw an underclassman step up: Nyasia Bivins scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. The match was Bivins' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Laila Ingram was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with three steals.
Trenton aren't just finding sucess at home, as their game on Thursday extended their overall winning streak to seven. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 60-21 win over Lafayette. The result was nothing new for Trenton, who have now won five matches by 23 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Nyima Gillyard, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The matchup was her eighth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Koi Perry, who scored nine points along with six steals and five assists.
Chiefland's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Trenton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Chiefland have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 27 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Trenton struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 26.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Chiefland came up short against Trenton in their previous matchup back in January, falling 48-36. Will Chiefland 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.
