Basketball Preview: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. Gateway Eagles
The Fort Myers Green Wave will square off against the Gateway Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Fort Myers focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 12 on Tuesday.
Gateway is facing Fort Myers at the wrong time: Fort Myers suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 45-29 bruising from the Red Knights. The match marked the Green Wave's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Juliya Smith, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and four blocks. Smith is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Taylor Hargrove, who posted 11 points.
Meanwhile, Gateway entered their tilt with Neumann on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They managed a 41-35 win over the Celtics.
Gateway pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Fort Myers, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Fort Myers was dealt a bruising 62-23 defeat at the hands of Gateway in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Fort Myers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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