After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Shoals is finally coming home. They will welcome the Orleans Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Thursday, Shoals came up short against Bloomfield and fell 43-34.
Meanwhile, Orleans had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Salem 65-25 on Friday.
Orleans' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chelsea Ralph, who went 9 for 12 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds and four steals. What's more, Ralph also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Adrian Abel, who went 5 for 11 en route to 11 points plus eight steals.
Orleans smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Shoals' loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Orleans, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Shoals was taken down by Orleans 64-14 when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Shoals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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