With a playoff game on the line, the Wilson Tigers rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Trojans and snuck past 43-41. Winning may never get old, but Wilson sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Leanissa Swinton was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games she's played. Logan Murray was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Despite the loss, James Island had strong showings from Andrea Duncan, who scored 22 points along with three steals, and Madisyn Smith, who scored four points along with three steals. That was a full 53.7% of James Island's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Shante Deas, who scored four points along with five rebounds.
Wilson pushed their record up to 19-6 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. As for James Island, their loss dropped their record down to 19-8.
Wilson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. James Island also has no future games currently scheduled.
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