Basketball Game Preview: McDowell Titans vs. Alexander Central Cougars

The McDowell Titans will face off against the Alexander Central Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. McDowell is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

McDowell is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 57-30 win over Mount Tabor. The Titans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 contests by 26 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Alexander Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against Porter Ridge by a score of 63-56 on Tuesday.

McDowell better keep an eye on Meredith Wike. She was instrumental in Alexander Central's win, dropping a double-double with 24 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Faith Burch, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 12 boards.

Alexander Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.

McDowell pushed their record up to 27-0 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home. As for Alexander Central, their win bumped their record up to 16-11.

Everything went McDowell's way against Alexander Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as McDowell made off with a 65-39 victory. In that matchup, McDowell amassed a halftime lead of 42-9, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.