Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thomasville). They enjoyed a cozy 65-50 win over the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane on Tuesday. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Purple Hurricane back in January, they had to take a 46-38 loss.
Thomasville found their leader in freshman Jayla Brooks, who went 7 for 13 from beyond the arc on her way to 33 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Brooks has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Harmony Bryant, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds.
Bulldogs
| 02/04/25 @ Fitzgerald | 15 |
| 12/19/23 vs Cairo | 15 |
| 11/24/23 vs FAMU DRS | 15 |
| 12/20/24 @ Cairo | 14 |
| 01/10/25 vs Brantley County | 14 |
Thomasville was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Fitzgerald's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexia Hayward, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Chariyell Jones, who scored 12 points.
Thomasville now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Fitzgerald, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-11.
Thomasville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 53-34 victory against Bacon County on the 5th. Fitzgerald has also already played their next game, a 54-15 defeat against Coffee on the 5th.
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