The Paul Robeson Huskies and the Simon Gratz Bulldogs will face off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Simon Gratz took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Paul Robeson, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, Paul Robeson blew past George Washington, posting a 70-30 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.
Mekhi Anderson had an outrageously good game as he shot 47% from the field en route to 17 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Eden McFadden, who went 5-for-7 on his way to 13 points.
Paul Robeson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Simon Gratz had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against Constitution, falling 65-38. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Paul Robeson came up short against Simon Gratz in their previous matchup back in January, falling 63-57. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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