Basketball Game Preview: Southwest Dragons vs. Jay Mustangs

Southwest has won four straight games at home, while Jay has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Southwest Dragons will welcome the Jay Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Southwest's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests.

If Southwest beats Jay with 57 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Southwest walked away with a 57-46 win over McCollum on Friday.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Jay on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew McCollum out of the water with a 97-25 final score. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 25 points or more this season.

Jay's win came from a few key players Southwest will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zachariah Linson, who dropped a double-double on 31 points and 14 rebounds. What's more, he also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Guillen, who made all 7 shots he took to post 20 points and five steals.

Jay smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive contests.

Southwest is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.6 points per game. As for Jay, their victory bumped their record up to 22-2.

Southwest came up short against Jay in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, falling 62-51. Will Southwest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.