One of the challenges for Hurts coming into this season was to step into more of a vocal, forward-facing role.

Southern hosts the Texas Southern Tigers after Aniya Gourdine scored 20 points in Southern's 50-44 win over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.

James Madison faces the Georgia Southern Eagles after Mark Freeman scored 23 points in the Dukes' 72-69 loss to the Toledo Rockets.

Check out the scores and top performances from Tuesday’s high school basketball and flag football playoff action.