Ardsley is 0-3 against Tappan Zee since December of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. The Ardsley Panthers will host the Tappan Zee Dutchmen at 12:00 p.m. Ardsley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.1 points per game this season.
Fans were treated to a Battle of the Panthers on Tuesday. Ardsley enjoyed a cozy 53-39 victory over Edgemont. The win continues a trend for Ardsley in their matchups with Edgemont: they've now won seven in a row.
Iva Corluka
| 02/11/25 vs Edgemont | 70% |
| 02/10/25 vs Clarkstown South | 48% |
| 02/07/25 @ Hendrick Hudson | 50% |
| 02/05/25 @ Harrison | 75% |
| 01/30/25 vs Peekskill | 100% |
| + 3 more games |
It was another big night for Iva Corluka, who went 7-for-10 on her way to 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. She is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 47% in the last eight games she's played. Joie M. Levy was another key player, going 5-for-9 to rack up 10 points.
Ardsley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Tappan Zee earned a 55-44 victory over Nanuet last Wednesday. Given the Dutchmen's advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 130th, while the Golden Knights are ranked 425th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The win made it two in a row for Tappan Zee and bumps their season record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.5 points over those games. As for Ardsley, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Ardsley came up short against Tappan Zee when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 53-41. Will Ardsley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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