Key West is 8-2 against Marathon since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Key West Conchs on the road again and play against the Marathon Dolphins at 7:00 p.m. on January 24th. Marathon took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Key West, who comes in off a win.
Last Monday, Key West earned a 61-52 victory over iMater Charter.
Key West found their leader in underclassman James Osborne, who scored 26 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Osborne has scored all season. DeMarcus Deroche was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Marathon suffered their biggest defeat since December 8, 2023 on Monday. They were beaten by David Posnack Jewish Day 73-45. Marathon has struggled against David Posnack Jewish Day recently, as their match on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from YANIEL GARCIA, who scored eight points along with five assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was ADRIAN CRUZ, who scored 11 points along with two blocks.
Key West's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Marathon, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Wednesday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Key West have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 38.3% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Marathon struggles in that department as they've made 38.7% of their threes per game this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Key West beat Marathon 68-57 when the teams last played on January 4th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was CRUZ, who scored 19 points along with two steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Key West still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
