Lorain is 10-0 against Shaw since January of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Lorain Titans will host the Shaw Cardinals at 12:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Lorain's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Shaw has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Lorain is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Maple Heights: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Lorain blew Maple Heights out of the water with a 57-17 final score. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Titans this season.
Aminah Mustafa
| 02/03/25 vs Maple Heights | 21 |
| 01/31/25 @ Garfield Heights | 9 |
| 01/25/25 @ Keystone | 9 |
| 01/18/25 @ Warrensville Heights | 9 |
| 01/29/25 @ Avon | 3 |
Lorain had a senior duo take command as Aminah Mustafa went 7 for 13 from beyond the arc on her way to 21 points and six assists and Samone Whitt dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mustafa has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaila Kirksey, who posted five points.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Shaw faced off against Bedford on Saturday. Shaw lost 48-28 to Bedford.
Lorain will need focus on slowing down Kyra Smith-Goard, one of several Shaw players who made an impact when they last played. She scored 17 points. That was a full 60.7% of Shaw's points, marking the third time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. Tynya Jackson was another key player, putting up seven points.
Shaw's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Lorain, their victory bumped their record up to 11-8.
Lorain took their win against Shaw in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 56-34. Does Lorain have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shaw turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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