Basketball Preview: Penn Kingsmen vs. South Bend Washington Panthers
The Penn Kingsmen will square off against the South Bend Washington Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Penn is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.3 points per game this season.
Last Saturday, Penn was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 57-53 to Carroll. The Kingsmen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jessa Troy, who went 5 for 12 en route to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Ava Stebbins, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Bend Washington, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They strolled past Lawrence North with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 69-50.
South Bend Washington had a senior duo take command as Monique Mitchell dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten rebounds and Kira Reynolds dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 15 rebounds, and ten assists. Reynolds' evening made it 14 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Ryiah Wilson was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 13 points plus five assists and three steals.
South Bend Washington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
South Bend Washington's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 59.6 points. As for Penn, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Penn has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like South Bend Washington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.9. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Penn came up short against South Bend Washington in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 43-33. Will Penn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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