Preview: Monarch Coyotes vs. Erie Tigers
Monarch has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Erie Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Monarch knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past nine contests -- so hopefully Erie likes a good challenge.
Monarch scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Prairie View 84-62. Monarch has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
Monarch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Evan Trujillo, who scored 16 points along with five assists and two steals. Another player making a difference was Graham Johnson, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Erie earned a 50-41 win over Boulder on Tuesday.
Monarch's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.3 points per game. As for Erie, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Monarch beat Erie 64-52 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Does Monarch have another victory up their sleeve, or will Erie turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
