Preview: Kim/Branson Mustangs vs. Springfield Longhorns
Kim/Branson is 2-8 against Springfield since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Kim/Branson Mustangs' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Springfield Longhorns at 6:00 p.m. on February 21st. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Kim/Branson walked away with it. They enjoyed a cozy 41-22 win over the Eagles on Monday.
Kim/Branson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lexi Winford, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and six steals. Winford is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Cranson, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Springfield came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took down Kim/Branson 34-15.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Springfield to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dakota Reid, who scored eight points along with five steals. Another player making a difference was Lainee Leathers, who scored four points along with nine rebounds and four blocks.
Kim/Branson's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Springfield, their victory bumped their record up to 11-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Kim/Branson have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Springfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Kim/Branson lost to Springfield on the road by a decisive 34-15 margin when the teams last played on Friday. Can Kim/Branson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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