Basketball Preview: Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles vs. Wapahani Raiders
Cambridge City Lincoln is 1-8 against Wapahani since December of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles will be playing at home against the Wapahani Raiders at 7:30 p.m.
Cambridge City Lincoln is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Tri at home and fell 55-15. The matchup marked the Golden Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Wapahani and Blue River Valley met for a duel on Tuesday where Wapahani came out on top. Wapahani blew past Blue River Valley, posting a 57-18 victory. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 25 points or more this season.
Wapahani's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kimber Abshear, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds. Abshear is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Megan Luce, who went 6 for 12 en route to 15 points plus two steals.
Wapahani smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Wapahani pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Cambridge City Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Cambridge City Lincoln took a serious blow against Wapahani in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 53-18. Will Cambridge City Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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