The Sherman Indian Braves lost to the California Lutheran C-Hawks back in January, but the Sherman Indian Braves didn't allow the California Lutheran C-Hawks the same satisfaction on Tuesday. Sherman Indian escaped with a win against California Lutheran by the margin of a single free throw, 55-54.
California Lutheran's loss came despite strong showings from Ethan Ash and Dumaga Orjiako. Ash dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Orjiako scored 15 points along with nine rebounds. The game was Ash's third in a row with at least ten points.
Sherman Indian's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for California Lutheran, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Sherman Indian will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against California School for the Deaf-Riverside at 6:00 p.m. California School for the Deaf-Riverside will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for California Lutheran, they will head out on the road to face off against Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hamilton is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.