Preview: Loving Falcons vs. Jal Panthers
Loving is 0-10 against Jal since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Loving Falcons will be playing at home against the Jal Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Loving's and Tatum's contest on Tuesday was close at halftime, but Loving turned on the heat in the second half with 43 points. Loving blew past Tatum 68-48. The win was just what Loving needed coming off of a 93-41 defeat in their prior match.
Loving's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Giovanni Ruiz, who scored 18 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was JD King, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Jal strolled past Hagerman with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 51-34. The victory was just what Jal needed coming off of a 52-28 defeat in their prior game.
Loving's win bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Jal, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Loving came up short against Jal when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 50-39. Will Loving 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.
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