After two games on the road, Cranbrook Kingswood is heading back home. They will take on the University Liggett Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, Cranbrook Kingswood was able to grind out a solid victory over Richard, taking the game 49-40. Given Cranbrook Kingswood's advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 207th, while Richard is ranked 450th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cranbrook Kingswood to victory, but perhaps none more so than Yasmyn Palmer, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Catherine Vaz, who scored eight points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, University Liggett earned a 33-25 win over Richard on Friday.
Cranbrook Kingswood's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for University Liggett, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Cranbrook Kingswood came up short against University Liggett when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 41-31. Will Cranbrook Kingswood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.