Preview: Flathead Braves/Bravettes vs. Big Sky Eagles
Flathead is on an eight-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Big Sky a six-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Flathead Braves/Bravettes will take on the Big Sky Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Flathead has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Flathead and Butte squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but sadly Flathead had to settle for second. They took a 70-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Thursday (59), Flathead still had to take the loss.
Despite the defeat, Flathead got a solid performance out of Lyric Ersland, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ersland has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Brodee Zahn, who scored 11 points.
Even though they lost, Flathead smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Big Sky scored the most points they've had all season to find success. They walked away with a 67-59 victory over Flathead.
Flathead's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Big Sky, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
Flathead came up short against Big Sky in their previous meeting on Thursday, falling 67-59. Will Flathead have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
