The Tallassee Tigers will be playing at home against the Bullock County Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Tallassee entered their tilt with Alabama Christian Academy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Tallassee walked away with a 47-40 victory over Alabama Christian Academy on Friday.
Rowen Thornton continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 28 points. The game was his tenth in a row with at least ten points.
Meanwhile, Bullock County's three-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They skirted past Charles Henderson 75-72. The victory was just what Bullock County needed coming off of a 68-39 defeat in their prior matchup.
It was another big night for Trevone Palmer, who dropped a triple-double on 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. He hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Anthony Simpson, who scored 22 points.
Tallassee has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Bullock County, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Monday's matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: Tallassee haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 2.7 turnovers per game. It's a different story for Bullock County, though, as they've been averaging 19.7 per game. Given Tallassee's sizeable advantage in that area, Bullock County will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
Tallassee might still be hurting after the 58-33 loss they got from Bullock County when the teams last played back in November of 2016. Will Tallassee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
