Basketball Preview: Coral Gables Cavaliers vs. Northwestern Bulls
Coral Gables is 0-7 against Northwestern since January of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Coral Gables Cavaliers will face off against the Northwestern Bulls at 5:00 p.m. Coral Gables' defense has only allowed 29.5 points per game this season, so Northwestern's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Coral Gables was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-36 to St. Brendan. The Cavaliers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Coral Gables' defeat came about despite a quality game from Jasmin Abu-Zaraybah, who earned 16 points. Sela Pena was another key player, scoring ten points.
Meanwhile, Northwestern hadn't done well against Lourdes Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way two weeks ago. Northwestern breezed by Lourdes Academy to the tune of 60-31.
Northwestern got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Terriyah Montgomery out in front who went 6 for 10 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds and three steals. Montgomery is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Myah Newton, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Coral Gables' loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Northwestern, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coral Gables was dealt a bruising 53-9 defeat at the hands of Northwestern when the teams last played back in January. Can Coral Gables avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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