The Durant Cougars will head out to face off against the East Bay Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 79-52, which was the final score in Durant's tilt against Steinbrenner on Wednesday.
Despite their defeat, Durant saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jamarcus Randall, who posted nine points in addition to four blocks and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Nathan Moore was another key player, going 5-for-7 on his way to 13 points and seven boards.
Meanwhile, East Bay didn't have quite enough to beat Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and fell 65-62. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Indians have suffered against the Chargers since February 13, 2018.
East Bay's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Durant, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Durant ended up a good deal behind East Bay in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, losing 71-53. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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