Preview: Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights vs. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Red Raiders
The Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights will take on the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Red Raiders at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Neumann Regional Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 16 games.
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Neumann Regional Academy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 51-28 margin over the Tigers. Neumann Regional Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matches by 20 points or more this season.
Giyannah Parlante was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 19 games she's played. Shanniyah Tutler was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 63-12 victory over Juniata Christian. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 23 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Masie Reed, who scored 23 points along with seven assists and seven steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Paityn Moyer, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and eight steals.
Neumann Regional Academy's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.6 points per game. As for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Neumann Regional Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Our Lady of Lourdes Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Neumann Regional Academy ended up a good deal behind Our Lady of Lourdes Regional in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, losing 50-35. Can Neumann Regional Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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