Southwood and Bluffton are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Southwood Knights will welcome the Bluffton Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Southwood has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Bluffton will arrive with nine straight victories.
Southwood and Northfield faced off in a cross-town battle on Friday. Southwood took a hard 48-34 fall against Northfield.
Meanwhile, Bluffton hadn't done well against Woodlan recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Bluffton was the clear victor by a 66-43 margin over Woodlan. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Bluffton's win came from a few key players Southwood will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Konley Ault, who almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Isabella Stout, who posted 16 points.
Bluffton's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.4 points. As for Southwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Southwood took a serious blow against Bluffton when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 61-16. Will Southwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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