The Delta Saints will challenge the Westlake Charter Explorers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Delta: 28.5, Westlake Charter: 21.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Westlake Charter will be up against a hot Delta squad: the team just extended their winning streak to five. Delta narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Leroy Greene Academy 32-30. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since November 22, 2024.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Westlake Charter). They claimed a resounding 77-19 victory over Elite. The Explorers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Delta better focus on containing Madysen Gibbs and Lena Tahod as the pair were huge in Westlake Charter's win. Gibbs went 9-for-21 en route to 24 points in addition to five boards and three steals, while Tahod went 6-for-14 on her way to 12 points along with seven steals and six assists. What's more, Tahod also racked up five rebounds, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Chigozie Igwegbe was another key player, putting up eight points and nine boards.
Westlake Charter was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Delta pushed their record up to 17-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.0 points over those games. As for Westlake Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Delta came up short against Westlake Charter in their previous matchup back in January, falling 31-27. Will Delta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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