Pendleton is 1-9 against Daniel since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bulldogs just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Lions at 7:30 p.m. Pendleton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Daniel likes a good challenge.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Thursday. Pendleton walked away with a 59-47 victory over Berea.
Meanwhile, Daniel put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 74-46 win over Walhalla. That looming 74-46 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Pendleton better keep an eye on Jackson Conley. He was instrumental in Daniel's win, dropping a double-double with 30 points and 17 rebounds. Conley is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was James Epting, who shot 50% from the field en route to 12 points and five boards.
Daniel 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 12 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Pendleton picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-5. As for Daniel, their record is now 4-0.
Pendleton couldn't quite finish off Daniel in their previous meeting last Wednesday and fell 63-61. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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