Ivan Mendez was dynamite on Tuesday, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. He's been particularly strong when it comes to rebounds, as the game was his 12th straight with eight or more. For the season, Mendez has averaged 13 points, 1.9 blocks, and 2 steals per match.
Mendez and Covington will head out on the road to face off against the Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The last time Mendez took on Blum, he made a splash, almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Can he match (or beat) that stellar performance? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.