The Clements Colts will square off against the Tanner Rattlers at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Clements has given up an average of 60.2 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clements came up short against Wilson on Tuesday, falling 59-39.
Meanwhile, Tanner was able to grind out a solid victory over Mars Hill Bible on Tuesday, taking the game 63-52. The game marked the Rattlers' most dominant win of the season so far.
Tanner's win came from a few key players Clements will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kaden Freeman, who went 6-for-8 on his way to 13 points in addition to five assists and four steals. Those four steals gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rick Seights Jr, who almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards.
Tanner smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Clements has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.8 points over those games. As for Tanner, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Clements was dealt a bruising 83-55 defeat at the hands of Tanner when the teams last played back in January. Thankfully for the Colts, Elyjah Jones (who shot 85% from the field en route to 27 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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