The Olive Branch Conquistadors and the Overton Wolverines will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
Olive Branch is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Starkville just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Yellowjackets and fell 75-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Conquistadors have suffered since November 16th.
Meanwhile, Overton entered their tilt with North Panola on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Cougars 53-17. The Wolverines have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 23 points or more this season.
Overton found their leader in sophomore Kierra Baldwin, who went 9 of 14 on her way to 21 points along with eight boards and five steals. Baldwin is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nia Smith, who posted eight points in addition to 11 boards and five blocks.
Overton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Overton's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Olive Branch, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
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