Basketball Preview: Saxony Lutheran Crusaders vs. Jefferson Blue Jays
Saxony Lutheran is on a three-game streak of home wins, while the Blue Jays are on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders will take on the Jefferson Blue Jays at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Saxony Lutheran scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. Paul Lutheran 103-25 on the road. Saxony Lutheran has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 25 points or more this season.
Saxony Lutheran got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Luke Eggemeyer out in front who dropped a double-double on 33 points and 20 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Eggemeyer has scored all season. Another player making a difference was John Hartmann, who scored 27 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Jefferson took their match at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 71-31 win over the Eagles. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Jefferson has managed all season.
Saxony Lutheran has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5.
Saxony Lutheran beat the Blue Jays 51-40 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Will Saxony Lutheran repeat their success, or do the Blue Jays have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
