Preview: Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons vs. Palmetto Tigers
The Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Palmetto Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Charlotte will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
Charlotte posted their biggest win since December 6, 2023 on Friday. They blew past IMG Academy Blue 55-35. The win was just what Charlotte needed coming off of a 52-30 loss in their prior matchup.
Charlotte found their leader in underclassman Kamie Ellis, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Ellis also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Lazaiya Kinville, who scored eight points along with two steals.
Palmetto aren't just finding sucess at home, as their game on Thursday extended their overall winning streak to three. They slipped by Bayshore 1-0.
Charlotte is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Palmetto, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Everything came up roses for Charlotte against Palmetto in their previous meeting back in February of 2021 as the team secured a 84-34 victory. Does Charlotte have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palmetto turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
