Tupelo won the last time they faced Pontotoc and things went their way on Friday too. The Golden Wave took down the Warriors 66-48.
Tupelo's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Olivia Smith, who shot 4-for-7 from long range and dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 boards. Another player making a difference was Reese Barbles, who posted 14 points and five assists.

Golden Wave
| 12/05/25 @ Pontotoc | 18 |
| 11/16/24 @ Olive Branch | 15 |
| 11/14/24 @ Center Hill | 19 |
Tupelo was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Pontotoc's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Olivia Galloway, who went 5-for-8 on her way to 15 points and five rebounds. Jazmine Cuellar was another key player, putting up ten points and four steals.
Tupelo's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Pontotoc, the loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 4-4.
Tupelo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 61-40 defeat against Starkville on the 9th. As for Pontotoc, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 51-30 win against Quitman on the 6th.
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