Jimtown has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Bremen Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Saturday, Jimtown came up short against the Raiders and fell 60-50. Jimtown has not had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Despite their loss, Jimtown saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jackson Clopton, who scored 12 points along with five assists and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Brandon King, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Bremen had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 62-46 win over Oregon-Davis on Saturday. The win was just what Bremen needed coming off of a 61-24 defeat in their prior game.
Jimtown's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-9. As for Bremen, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Jimtown barely slipped by the Lions when the teams last played back in February of 2023, winning 33-32. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jimtown since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
