Basketball Preview: Ida Baker Bulldogs vs. Lehigh Lightning
Ida Baker is 0-3 against Lehigh since December of 2014 but things could change on Thursday. The Ida Baker Bulldogs will challenge the Lehigh Lightning at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Ida Baker focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 26 on Monday.
Last Monday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Ida Baker beat Bonita Springs 56-52. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
West Powell was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 17 en route to 23 points plus four steals and three blocks. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Marcus Quick was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Ida Baker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Lehigh put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Estero 82-50. The matchup marked the Lightning's most dominant win of the season so far.
Lehigh's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Ida Baker, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
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