Basketball Game Preview: Jefferson Saints vs. Sheridan Rams

The Jefferson Saints are taking a road trip to challenge the Sheridan Rams at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Jefferson will be strutting in after a win while Sheridan will be coming in after a loss.

Jefferson is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing STEM School Highlands Ranch: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Jefferson blew STEM School Highlands Ranch out of the water with a 49-6 final score. With the Saints ahead 30-1 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Jefferson's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from T Nutter, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 boards. Nutter is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least 13 every time she's taken the court this season. Meadow Mondragon was another key player, going 6 for 10 on her way to 15 points in addition to seven assists and four steals.

Jefferson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Sheridan played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Bruce Randolph and fell 76-39. The defeat continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now lost three in a row.

Sheridan's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Jefferson, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Sheridan in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, as the squad secured a 57-22 victory. In that contest, Jefferson amassed a halftime lead of 31-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Monday.