Two dominant centers in Kealah Faumuina and Addison Crandall are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Dixie Flyers will head out on the road to take on the Hurricane Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Dixie is ranked 45th, while Hurricane is ranked 44th).
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Dixie walked away with it. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Miners 53-16 at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Dixie has managed all season.
Faumuina was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 27 points and 12 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaycee Bundy, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Hurricane didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Pine View on Thursday, but they still walked away with a 49-43 win.
Hurricane's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Crandall led the charge by scoring 12 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Whitnie Esplin was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists.
The win got Dixie back to even at 12-12. Hurricane's record now sits at 13-10.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Dixie have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hurricane struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.2 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Dixie couldn't quite finish off Hurricane in their previous matchup back in January and fell 37-34. Can Dixie avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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