The Pierce Bears will face off against the Durham Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Durham is facing Pierce at the wrong time: Pierce suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were dealt a 62-35 defeat at the hands of the RedHawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered since January 16, 2024.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Magali Jauregui, who posted eight points and five assists. Rylie Delepierre was another key player, putting up six points.
Even though they lost, Pierce smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Durham on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Paradise out of the water with a 58-21 final score. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Durham is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points over those games. As for Pierce, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-8.
Pierce came up short against Durham in their previous meeting back in January, falling 39-35. Will Pierce 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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