The Independence Patriots will face off against the Providence Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Friday, Independence humbled Garinger with a 75-45 victory. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Independence relied on the efforts of Dylan McFarland, who posted 13 points, and Daniel Waritay, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 11 points and five boards. The dominant performance also gave McFarland a new career-high in blocks (two). Kaleb Jasper was another key player, putting up six points and five assists.
Independence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Providence suffered their biggest loss since December 3, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against Butler, falling 68-47. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost eight in a row.
Providence's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 16-4.
Independence beat Providence 55-43 in their previous matchup back in January. Will Independence repeat their success, or does Providence have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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