Pickens is 0-8 against Seneca since December of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Pickens Blue Flame will be playing in front of their home fans against the Seneca Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row, Pickens turned things around against West Henderson on Monday. It was close, but they capped 2024 with a 39-37 win over the Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Flame have posted since November 28, 2023.
Meanwhile, Seneca blew past Belton-Honea Path, posting an 81-50 win. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.
Seneca had a senior duo take command as Stu Finley went 9 of 17 on his way to 24 points and eight rebounds and Clark Finley made all 6 shots he took to post 17 points and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Stu has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jermaine Miller, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 10 points and three steals.
Seneca smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Pickens' victory bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Seneca, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Pickens came up short against Seneca in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, falling 45-40. Will Pickens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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