Basketball Preview: Tartan Titans vs. Hibbing Bluejackets
Tartan is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Hibbing a ten-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The Tartan Titans will welcome the Hibbing Bluejackets at 2:00 p.m. Hopefully Tartan focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 29 on Thursday.
On Thursday, Tartan came up short against Duluth East and fell 56-47.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Traniah Jones, who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points plus two blocks. Jones is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Mia Hernandez, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, a victory for Hibbing just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Marshall 110-22. The matchup marked the Bluejackets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Tartan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hibbing, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Tartan came up short against Hibbing when the teams last played back in December of 2022, falling 47-35. Will Tartan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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