The Metro-East Lutheran Knights will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Dupo Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Metro-East Lutheran will be strutting in after a victory while Dupo will be coming in after a loss.
Metro-East Lutheran's 17-game losing streak dating back to last season came to an end on Saturday. They snuck past Murphysboro with a 37-33 victory. Metro-East Lutheran's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Metro-East Lutheran's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emily Kober, who scored nine points along with 15 rebounds and six blocks. Another player making a difference was Grace Hopp, who scored 12 points along with four steals.
Dupo suffered their biggest defeat since November 20, 2023 on Thursday. They were dealt a 60-12 loss at the hands of Marissa/Coulterville. Dupo was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-6.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Dupo struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Metro-East Lutheran's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-16. As for Dupo, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Metro-East Lutheran have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 27.1 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Dupo, though, as they've been averaging only 24.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Metro-East Lutheran couldn't quite finish off Dupo in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 and fell 39-36. Will Metro-East Lutheran have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
