Dow and Traverse City Central are an even 4-4 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Dow Chargers will be playing at home against the Traverse City Central Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dow has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Thursday, Dow made easy work of Lapeer and carried off a 72-51 victory. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as Dow just coasted through the last quarter.
It was another big night for Ian Balch, who scored 31 points along with eight rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Dow's points. Ben Vansumeren was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Traverse City Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 59-53 to Traverse City West. While losing is never fun, Traverse City Central can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 328th, while Traverse City West is ranked 89th).
Dow's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14. As for Traverse City Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Dow came up short against Traverse City Central when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 64-58. Will Dow 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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