Franklin-Simpson entered their tilt with Bowling Green on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Bowling Green Purples 50-29. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Purples are ranked 70th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Reesha Cawthorn, who went 5 for 12 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. Lyniah Brown was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Franklin-Simpson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups.
Wildcats
| 02/01/25 vs Bowling Green | 50-29 |
| 01/31/25 vs Todd County Central | 52-14 |
| 01/21/25 vs Greenwood | 61-36 |
| 01/13/25 vs Russellville | 78-26 |
| 12/28/24 vs Central | 48-20 |
| + 11 more games |
Franklin-Simpson pushed their record up to 18-2 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.2 points per game. As for Bowling Green, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin-Simpson will head out to challenge Barren County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Barren County will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Franklin-Simpson surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bowling Green, they are taking a road trip to square off against Owensboro at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Owensboro has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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