After three games on the road, Southwestern is heading back home. They will take on the Mercer County Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Southwestern pushed their score all the way to 55 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. Their tough 77-55 defeat to Corbin might stick with them for a while. Southwestern was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-26.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Megan Loudermilk, who scored five points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessalyn Flynn, who scored ten points.
Meanwhile, Mercer County came up short against Pulaski County on Tuesday and fell 66-53. Mercer County has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Mercer County got a solid performance out of Ak Drakeford, who scored 26 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Sara Dunn was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Southwestern has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-11 record this season. As for Mercer County, their loss dropped their record down to 16-12.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Southwestern have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Mercer County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Southwestern and Mercer County were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in March of 2023, but Southwestern came up empty-handed after a 53-52 defeat. Will Southwestern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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