Fullerton is 9-0 against the Beavers since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Fullerton Warriors will head out on the road to take on the St. Edward Beavers at 6:00 p.m. Fullerton will be strutting in after a victory while the Beavers will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Saturday, Fullerton strolled past the Red Hornets with points to spare, taking the game 48-31.
Fullerton relied on the efforts of Jaci Maxfield, who scored 15 points along with six steals, and Georgia Bridger, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Bridger has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Isabel Norman, who scored five points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to St. Edward, who are still winless after their 18th matchup. They took a serious blow against Cedar Bluffs on Friday, falling 45-14. St. Edward was down 39-11 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Fullerton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11. As for St. Edward, their defeat was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-18.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Fullerton have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like St. Edward struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Fullerton against the Beavers when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 81-23 win. With Fullerton ahead 47-9 at the half, the contest was all but over already.