Preview: Dexter Bearcats vs. Saxony Lutheran Crusaders
After two games on the road, Dexter is heading back home. They will take on the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Dexter posted their biggest win since December 16, 2023 last Thursday. They blew past Woodland 66-34 on the road.
Meanwhile, Saxony Lutheran put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past Fredericktown, posting a 74-37 win on the road. The victory was nothing new for Saxony Lutheran as they're now sitting on three straight.
Saxony Lutheran's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rebecca Johnson, who went 6 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points and 3 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Evie Caruso, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Dexter now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Saxony Lutheran, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Dexter won a match that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in November of 2023, slipping by Saxony Lutheran 47-46. Will Dexter repeat their success, or does Saxony Lutheran have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
