Basketball Game Preview: Lausanne Collegiate Lynx vs. First Assembly Christian Crusaders

By Team Reports Jan 8, 2025, 12:23am

Basketball Preview: Lausanne Collegiate Lynx vs. First Assembly Christian Crusaders

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The Lausanne Collegiate Lynx will face off against the First Assembly Christian Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lausanne Collegiate is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.1 points per game this season.

On Tuesday, Lausanne Collegiate ended up a good deal behind Christian Brothers and lost 64-47. While losing is never fun, the Lynx can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while the Purple Wave are ranked 40th).

Marion Brewer

Points

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01/09/24 vs Harding Academy13
02/21/24 @ The Webb School12
01/07/25 vs Christian Brothers11
02/17/24 vs Trinity Christian Academy10

Lausanne Collegiate's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Zuri Mcclure, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 14 points, and Marion Brewer, who went 5 of 9 en route to 11 points and six rebounds. That's the most points Brewer has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cailan Jackson, who posted six points.

Meanwhile, First Assembly Christian had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Liberty Tech Magnet last Saturday, sneaking past 62-59. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory First Assembly Christian has posted since March 2, 2024.

First Assembly Christian's win came from a few key players Lausanne Collegiate will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Landon Banks, who went 6 of 7 on his way to 17 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylan Alexander, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 16 points.

First Assembly Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

First Assembly Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Lausanne Collegiate, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.

Lausanne Collegiate took a serious blow against First Assembly Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 70-36. Will Lausanne Collegiate have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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