Basketball Preview: Clearwater Tornadoes vs. Palm Harbor University Hurricanes
Clearwater is 9-1 against Palm Harbor University since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Clearwater Tornadoes will head out on the road to square off against the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Clearwater saw some tournament action on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lakeland Christian 88-42. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tornadoes.
Clearwater can attribute much of their success to Kris Foote, who went 11 for 14 en route to 26 points plus two steals, and Zain Watson, who went 8 for 10 en route to 16 points plus seven steals and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Keshawn Andrews, who went 6 for 14 en route to 12 points plus three steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Palm Harbor University can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Tuesday. They blew past Families Instructing Students HomeSchool, posting a 90-27 victory. The Hurricanes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Palm Harbor University's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Clearwater, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Everything came up roses for Clearwater against Palm Harbor University in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 63-16 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clearwater since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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