Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Cardinals vs. London Pirates

By Team Reports Feb 22, 2024, 3:30am

Preview: Columbus Cardinals vs. London Pirates

The Columbus Cardinals are on the road again on Friday and plays the London Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on February 23rd. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Columbus walked away with it. They were the clear victor by a 73-53 margin over the Pirates. Columbus' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Columbus' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anaya Gardner, who scored 29 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Gardner has scored all season. Karlee Mathis was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.

In what's become a running theme this season, London gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat George West 50-23 on the road. The victory was familiar territory for London who now have 11 in a row.

Columbus' win bumped their record up to 24-10. As for London, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 25-7 record this season.

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