It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Dunbar Crimson Tide had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They snuck past the Roughriders with a 91-86 win. Dunbar's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Dunbar to victory, but perhaps none more so than Phillip Crowell, who scored 22 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Crowell has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Howard, who scored 18 points.
Despite the loss, Roosevelt still got an impressive performance from Gabriel Hudgens, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Hudgens has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last three times he's played. Jawuan Carter was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Roosevelt smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Dunbar has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Roosevelt, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-7.
Dunbar will head out on the road to square off against Jackson-Reed at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson-Reed will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Dunbar surely won't give up without a fight. Roosevelt does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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