Basketball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Hamilton

Bulldogs

Previous 5 Games

12/28/24 vs Italy	46-40
12/27/24 vs Bruceville-Eddy	58-38
12/27/24 vs Valley Mills	63-23
12/20/24 vs Poolville	45-38
12/17/24 @ De Leon	50-41

Hamilton came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19 points) and they left with even more momentum. They secured a 46-40 W over the Italy Gladiators. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-39 on December 7th.

Hamilton's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Italy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton will venture away from home to challenge Lipan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Italy, they will head out on the road to square off against Hubbard at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.