The Houghton Gremlins will head out on the road to take on the Ishpeming Hematites at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Houghton lost to Ewen-Trout Creek on the road by a 40-26 margin. The match marked the Gremlins' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Ishpeming came tearing into Tuesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.2 points), and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 73-29 victory over the Broncos. The Hematites have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Ishpeming's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points over those games. As for Houghton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season.
Houghton ended up a good deal behind Ishpeming in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, losing 61-43. Can Houghton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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