Basketball Preview: Terre Haute South Vigo Braves vs. Owen Valley Patriots
The Terre Haute South Vigo Braves will square off against the Owen Valley Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Terre Haute South Vigo is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Terre Haute South Vigo is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They walked away with a 43-35 victory over Champaign Central on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
While Owen Valley didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past Eminence, posting a 66-32 victory. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 34 points or more this season.
Owen Valley found their leader in freshman Aubrey Sparks, who went 9 for 19 en route to 25 points plus six rebounds and four steals. Sparks is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Bixler, who earned 12 points in addition to two steals.
Owen Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Terre Haute South Vigo's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Owen Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Terre Haute South Vigo suffered a grim 49-24 defeat to Owen Valley in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Can Terre Haute South Vigo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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