Preview: Scott Beavers vs. Goodland Cowboys
The Scott Beavers will be playing at home against the Goodland Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Scott has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Goodland will arrive with nine straight victories.
Last Thursday, things could have been worse for Scott, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 46-32 loss to Hugoton. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Scott in their matchups with Hugoton: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the loss, Scott had strong showings from Jackson Rumford, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Avry Noll, who scored six points along with two blocks.
Meanwhile, Goodland didn't have too much trouble with Ulysses on the road on Friday as they won 68-53. Given Goodland's advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while Ulysses is ranked 139th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Scott has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. As for Goodland, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-2.
Scott came up short against Goodland when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 64-57. Will Scott 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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