The Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves will head out to take on the University School of Milwaukee Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Living Word Lutheran took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Catholic Central 92-37. Given the Timberwolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 139th, while the Hilltoppers are ranked 443rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Living Word Lutheran found their leader in freshman Jordan Evans, who went 8 for 9 en route to 20 points. Another player making a difference was Easton Oliver, who posted seven points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Living Word Lutheran was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, University School of Milwaukee can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They claimed a resounding 114-27 victory over Cristo Rey Jesuit. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Living Word Lutheran's record now sits at 8-3. As for University School of Milwaukee, their record now sits at 6-4.
Living Word Lutheran was able to grind out a solid win over University School of Milwaukee when the teams last played back in February of 2024, winning 81-71. Does Living Word Lutheran have another victory up their sleeve, or will University School of Milwaukee turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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