Trenton has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. Having just played yesterday, they will head out on the road to face off against the Chiefland Indians at 6:30 p.m. on December 15th. Trenton has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 177 points over their last three matches.
Trenton has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 23 points or more this season. They breezed by Lafayette at home to the tune of 60-21. That looming 60-21 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Trenton yet this season.
It was another big night for Nyima Gillyard, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The matchup was her eighth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Koi Perry, who scored nine points along with six steals and five assists.
Meanwhile, Chiefland unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They were outmatched by Newberry on the road and fell 61-31.
Despite the defeat, Chiefland saw an underclassman step up: Nyasia Bivins scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. Those four blocks set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Laila Ingram , who scored eight points along with three steals.
Trenton's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Chiefland, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Friday's game is shaping up to be a blowout: Trenton hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having only averaged 51.4 points per game. It's a different story for Chiefland, though, as they've been averaging only 47.4 points per game. The only thing between Trenton and another offensive beatdown is Chiefland. Will they be able to keep them contained?
Trenton beat Chiefland 48-36 in their previous matchup back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Trenton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
