Josh Leonard
| 02/10/25 @ Lakewood | 17 |
| 02/08/25 @ Darlington | 21 |
| 02/07/25 vs South Florence | 29 |
Wilson had won three straight games and Josh Leonard did his part to make it four on Monday. The Wilson Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 46-44 victory over the Lakewood Gators thanks in part to Leonard, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 boards. The contest was his third in a row with at least 17 points.
The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Thompson, who posted 12 points and five rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played.
When it comes to explaining why Lakewood lost, don't look at Darius Franklin. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 boards. What's more, Franklin also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cedric Cisse, who had 12 points.
Wilson's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Lakewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.
Wilson didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 69-40 victory against Darlington on the 13th. As for Lakewood, they have also already played their next contest, a 72-43 win against Hartsville on the 11th.
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