Mt. Morris hadn't done well against Ovid-Elsie recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Mt. Morris Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 75-72 victory over the Ovid-Elsie Marauders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since January 3rd.
The victory (which was Mt. Morris' third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.3 points per game. As for Ovid-Elsie, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Morris will face off against Lakeville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Mt. Morris' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Ovid-Elsie, they will square off against Hill-McCloy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Ovid-Elsie knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Hill-McCloy likes a good challenge.
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