Preview: Leland Cubs vs. Amanda Elzy Panthers
Leland is 3-0 against Amanda Elzy since November of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Leland Cubs' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Amanda Elzy Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on December 15th. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Leland had to settle for a 30-27 defeat against Leflore County.
Meanwhile, Amanda Elzy ended up a good deal behind Gentry last Tuesday and lost 50-32. Amanda Elzy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Leland bumped their record down to 1-7 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 18.9 points per game. As for Amanda Elzy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Leland took their victory against Amanda Elzy when the teams last played back in November of 2019 by a conclusive 53-31. Does Leland have another victory up their sleeve, or will Amanda Elzy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
