Weeki Wachee and Hernando are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. The Weeki Wachee Hornets will be playing at home against the Hernando Leopards at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Weeki Wachee is looking for their season's first win.
Weeki Wachee came up short against Central on Saturday, falling 77-53.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Hernando ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They managed a 53-49 victory over Central. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Leopards.
Hernando's win came from a few key players Weeki Wachee will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Daniel Merizalde, who posted eight points along with five assists and five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Williams, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Hernando smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Hernando's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Weeki Wachee, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Weeki Wachee lost to Hernando at home by a decisive 61-46 margin in their previous matchup back in November. Will Weeki Wachee 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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