Augusta's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the El Dorado Wildcats by a score of 59-51. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Orioles also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
El Dorado's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Wight, who went 7 of 11 on his way to 17 points and three steals. Zac Jacobs was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
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| 02/07/25 - Home | 59-51 W |
| 01/23/24 - Home | 73-50 W |
| 01/24/23 - Away | 56-49 W |
| 02/24/22 - Away | 39-54 L |
| 01/28/22 - Home | 52-47 W |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Augusta back to even at 7-7. As for El Dorado, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Looking ahead, Augusta is taking a road trip to face off against Wellington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellington will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Augusta surely won't give up without a fight. As for El Dorado, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Circle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Circle knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully El Dorado likes a good challenge.
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