McQueen is 2-8 against Douglas since November of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The McQueen Lancers will look to defend their home court against the Douglas Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nevada (McQueen is ranked 43rd, while Douglas is ranked 47th).
McQueen's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 54-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of Reno. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points McQueen has scored all season.
Despite their loss, McQueen saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kanigh Snyder, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Kade Snyder, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Douglas posted their biggest win yet this season on Friday. They claimed a resounding 72-37 win over Carson on the road. With Douglas ahead 36-15 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Douglas' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jett Lehmann, who scored 11 points along with five steals. Lehmann is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Jeremiah Pitts was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
McQueen's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 7-8. As for Douglas, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: McQueen hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having only averaged 59.7 points per game. It's a different story for Douglas, though, as they've been averaging only 52.7 points per game. The only thing between McQueen and another offensive beatdown is Douglas. Will they be able to keep them contained?
McQueen skirted past Douglas 72-69 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Does McQueen have another victory up their sleeve, or will Douglas turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
