New Haven hasn't had much luck against Fort Wayne North Side recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against the Legends at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
New Haven is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bulldogs were dealt a 61-34 loss at the hands of the Saints. The Bulldogs were down 56-23 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
New Haven's defeat came about despite a quality game from A'Lanah Webb, who posted 19 points along with six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Olivia Rush, who earned seven points.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne North Side was beaten by Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 67-22 on Thursday. The Legends were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-12.
New Haven will have to contain Jayonna Flotow as she made an impact in Fort Wayne North Side's last game. She went 6-for-9 on her way to 13 points in addition to six rebounds and six blocks. That was a full 59.1% of Fort Wayne North Side's points, marking the third time in a row Flotow has had more than a third of the team's points.
Fort Wayne North Side's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for New Haven, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: New Haven has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.8 boards per game. However, it's not like Fort Wayne North Side struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
New Haven came up short against Fort Wayne North Side in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 50-40. Thankfully for the Bulldogs, Aubrey Bleeke (who scored 18 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
