Preview: Cambridge N/A vs. Hartford Central Tanagers
The Cambridge N/A will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hartford Central Tanagers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Cambridge focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 25 on Monday.
Last Monday, Cambridge took a serious blow against the Witches, falling 75-41. Cambridge has not had much luck with the Witches recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Nicole LaFountain, who scored eight points. Brigid Toleman was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hartford Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They breezed by Fort Ann at home to the tune of 52-23. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Hartford Central had established a 21 point advantage.
Alawnah Dunda was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 30 points and 18 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cailin Severance, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
Cambridge's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Hartford Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Cambridge have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hartford Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.2 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
