Basketball Game Preview: Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine vs. Dugger Union Bulldogs

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Previous Games

11/18/24 - Away	42-34 W
01/06/24 - Home	45-32 W
01/04/24 - Away	57-31 W
11/13/23 - Home	51-35 W
01/05/23 - Home	42-32 W
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Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine is 9-0 against Dugger Union since November of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will host the Dugger Union Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m.

Last Saturday, Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine came up short against Hoopeston and fell 41-30.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dugger Union, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 42-22 margin over Washington Catholic on Saturday. The team accrued 30 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.

Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine better focus on containing Jordyn Smith and Sage Stahl as the pair were huge in Dugger Union's win. Smith went 6 of 15 on her way to 16 points along with seven steals and five assists, while Stahl dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 boards. Stahl has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more boards the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Arianna Frazee, who posted seven points and nine rebounds.

Dugger Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.

Dugger Union's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine was able to grind out a solid win over Dugger Union when the teams last played back in November of 2024, winning 42-34. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Stahl, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 21 rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine still be able to contain Stahl? There's only one way to find out.