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| 02/07/24 - Away | 45-20 W |
| 02/08/23 - Home | 55-16 W |
| 02/13/21 - Home | 54-32 W |
| 02/04/20 - Home | 39-38 W |
| 01/29/19 - Away | 65-41 W |
| + 4 more games |
Thomas Jefferson has gone a perfect 9-0 against Denver West recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Thomas Jefferson Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Denver West Cowboys at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Thomas Jefferson saw some tournament action on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lincoln 51-21.
Thomas Jefferson's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Anisa Adrovic, who went 7-for-12 to rack up 15 points and three steals, and Leyna McClinon, who went 7-for-15 on her way to 15 points and six boards. Leila Olbricht-Simon was another key player, putting up two points and 12 rebounds.
Thomas Jefferson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Denver West earned a 34-22 win over Bruce Randolph on Thursday. The Cowboys haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Denver West's win came from a few key players Thomas Jefferson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Shukri Hussein, who posted eight points and 11 boards. Denver West is 9-2 when Hussein posts ten or more rebounds, but 4-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Alesha Munoz, who had ten points and six boards.
Thomas Jefferson's record now sits at 8-14. As for Denver West, their record now sits at 13-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Thomas Jefferson has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 31.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Denver West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.9 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Thomas Jefferson took their win against Denver West when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 45-20. Does Thomas Jefferson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Denver West turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
