Tulare Union is 0-6 against Lemoore since February of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Tulare Union The Tribe will head out on the road to take on the Lemoore Tigers at 7:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Tulare Union is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since February 7, 2024 on Monday. They lost 70-48 to Porterville. The game marked the The Tribe's lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Lemoore's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a blow against Sanger, falling 62-33. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 315th, while the Apaches are ranked 147th).
Defeat or not, Lemoore got some senior leadership from Papa Laye and Jasean Gardner. Laye posted 17 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, while Gardner put up ten points. Laye has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played.
Lemoore's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Tulare Union, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-2.
Tulare Union couldn't quite finish off Lemoore in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 and fell 64-61. Thankfully for Tulare Union, Andrew Mora (who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 11 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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