Rustburg lost to Tunstall back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Rustburg Red Devils came out on top against the Tunstall Trojans by a score of 34-27. The team ran away with 30 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the win.
Sophie Knowles
| 12/04/23 vs William Campbell | 8 |
| 01/16/25 @ Tunstall | 6 |
| 01/22/24 vs Randolph-Henry | 6 |
| 11/30/23 @ Randolph-Henry | 6 |
| 11/27/23 @ William Campbell | 6 |
Rustburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sophie Knowles, who posted six points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks. That's the most points Knowles has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Olivia Tyree, who earned six points.
Rustburg's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 18.8 points per game. As for Tunstall, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Rustburg won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Rustburg likes a good challenge. As for Tunstall, they and George Washington will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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