Two dominant guards in Malika Jenkins and Kyra Parker are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Merrillville Pirates will take on the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Merrillville is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Merrillville is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Valparaiso on Wednesday. Merrillville received a blow as they fell 65-51 to Valparaiso.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Snider didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against North Central on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 42-36 win.
Fort Wayne Snider's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Janaya Cooper, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Cooper is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Gabriella Barnes was another key player, posting seven points plus 12 rebounds and three steals.
Fort Wayne Snider smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Merrillville's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Merrillville was taken down by Fort Wayne Snider 82-50 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Merrillville avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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