Columbia hadn't done well against El Campo recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Columbia Roughnecks walked away with a 42-35 victory over the El Campo Ricebirds. The win was familiar territory for the Roughnecks, who have now won six contests in a row.
Columbia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Avery White, who posted nine points and six steals. That's the most steals White has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayvah Fields, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine boards.
Roughnecks
| 02/04/25 vs El Campo | 42-35 |
| 01/31/25 @ Needville | 62-23 |
| 01/28/25 vs Sweeny | 64-23 |
| 01/24/25 @ Wharton | 42-38 |
| 01/23/25 vs Brazosport | 59-43 |
| 01/17/25 vs La Marque | 71-39 |
Columbia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 63 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, El Campo still got an impressive performance from Riannah Miles, who put up 20 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. Miles has been hot, having posted 16 or more points the last six times she's played. Madison Holmes was another key player, putting up four points and four steals.
Columbia pushed their record up to 24-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.8 points over those games. As for El Campo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season.
Columbia has already played their next contest, a 40-37 win against Ingleside on the 11th. El Campo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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