Basketball Game Preview: Eureka Loggers vs. California Grizzlies

The Eureka Loggers will square off against the California Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Eureka is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-36 victory over Washington. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Loggers have posted since December 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for California, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past Miramonte 44-19 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 25 points or more this season.

Eureka better keep an eye on Sofie Addiego. She was instrumental in California's win, going 5-for-12 to rack up 14 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Addiego is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lana Vu, who posted ten points.

California pushed their record up to 19-10 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.2 points over those games. As for Eureka, their win bumped their record up to 20-5.