Preview: Cyprus Pirates vs. Granger Lancers
Cyprus is 9-1 against Granger since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Cyprus Pirates will be playing at home against the Granger Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Cyprus struggled with offensive rebounds on Tuesday (Juan Diego Catholic had seven more) and sadly the final score reflected it. The contest between Cyprus and Juan Diego Catholic wasn't particularly close, with Cyprus falling 68-49.
Despite the defeat, Cyprus saw an underclassman step up: Koli Fosita scored 24 points along with two steals. Fosita is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for four games straight. Stone Tia was another key contributor, scoring six points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Granger's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They took a serious blow against West Jordan, falling 77-49. Granger has struggled against West Jordan recently, as their game on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Cyprus' defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Granger, their loss was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-16.
Everything came up roses for Cyprus against Granger when the teams last played back in January as the team secured a 84-47 win. Does Cyprus have another victory up their sleeve, or will Granger turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
