Having just played yesterday, the Phillips Bears will head out on the road to face off against the Waterloo Cougars at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
While Phillips didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 63-24 victory over Brilliant. That looming 63-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bears yet this season.
Waterloo hadn't beaten Vina on the road since February 4, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 62-41 margin over the Red Devils. The Cougars not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since January 14th (when they won 61-39).
Phillips' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Waterloo, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Phillips against Waterloo in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, as the squad secured a 67-37 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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