Kingstree had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They really took it to the Hemingway Tigers for the full four quarters, racking up a 61-8 victory. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-0.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kingstree to victory, but perhaps none more so than Naydia Shaw, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyla Wallace, who went 8 for 19 en route to 19 points plus five assists and four steals.
Kingstree smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kingstree won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Johnsonville at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hemingway, they will welcome Mullins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hemingway is looking for their season's first win.
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