The Monterey Plainsmen will challenge the Palo Duro Dons at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Monterey beat Lubbock-Cooper 63-57. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Plainsmen's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 476th, while the Pirates are ranked 199th).
Meanwhile, Palo Duro had already won 11 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.9 points) and they went ahead and made it 12 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Rebels with a sharp 60-35 win. The Dons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 23 points or more this season.
Palo Duro's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.8 points per game. As for Monterey, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-14 record this season.
Monterey lost to Palo Duro at home by a decisive 63-47 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Monterey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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