Basketball Game Preview: Gibson Southern Titans vs. Southridge Raiders

By Team Reports Jan 18, 2024, 4:10am

Preview: Gibson Southern Titans vs. Southridge Raiders

Gibson Southern is 8-1 against Southridge since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Gibson Southern Titans will look to defend their home court against the Southridge Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Gibson Southern has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,419 points over their last 21 contests.

Gibson Southern put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They breezed by Heritage Hills at home to the tune of 78-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Gibson Southern has posted since December 14, 2023.

The match pitted two dominant guards against one another in Gabby Spink and Carlie Still. Spink had a great game and dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten assists. Meanwhile, Still did her best for the losing side, scoring 13 points.

Meanwhile, Southridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Wood Memorial by a score of 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Southridge has suffered yet this season.

Gibson Southern's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-4. As for Southridge, their loss dropped their record down to 12-8.

Gibson Southern beat Southridge 57-46 in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Gibson Southern repeat their success, or does Southridge have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.