Basketball Game Preview: Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons vs. University Prep Academy Golden Eagles

Crystal Springs Uplands is 3-0 against University Prep Academy since December of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons will host the University Prep Academy Golden Eagles at 2:30 p.m. Crystal Springs Uplands' defense has only allowed 27 points per game this season, so University Prep Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Back in December of 2024, Crystal Springs Uplands didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Jefferson, but they still walked away with a 32-27 victory. The 32-point effort marked the Gryphons' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Crystal Springs Uplands' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mia Samaan-Molinero, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards. Samaan-Molinero is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Riley Martin was another key player, putting up four points along with seven rebounds and four steals.

Crystal Springs Uplands smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, University Prep Academy came up short against Eastside College Prep on Friday, falling 47-23. The Golden Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

University Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.

Everything came up roses for Crystal Springs Uplands against University Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2022, as the squad secured a 64-12 win. In that game, Crystal Springs Uplands amassed a halftime lead of 34-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.