Basketball Preview: Washington Bulldogs vs. Lovett Lions
Washington is 0-4 against Lovett since January of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Washington Bulldogs will venture away from home to square off against the Lovett Lions at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Washington finally turned things around against Carver on Tuesday. They walked away with a 69-60 win over the Panthers. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Lovett beat Hapeville Charter 47-41 on Tuesday. The 47-point effort marked the Lions' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Lovett pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.6 points per game. As for Washington, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Things could have been worse for Washington, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 70-54 loss to Lovett in their previous matchup back in February of 2022. Can Washington avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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