Timberland is 3-0 against Academic Magnet since January of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Timberland Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Academic Magnet Raptors at 6:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Timberland's game on Friday was all tied up 12-12 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They received a tough blow as they fell 46-30 to Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Timberland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Zion Prioleau was Timberland's leading scorer, having posted 11 points.
Da?Sani Kinlaw held things down on the boards with seven rebounds. She took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with five assists.
Academic Magnet suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They had to suffer through a rough 52-21 loss at the hands of Bishop England. Academic Magnet was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-13.
Defeat or not, Academic Magnet got some senior leadership from Abby Brauchle and Holly Manning. Brauchle scored ten points, while Manning. scored six points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Timberland's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Academic Magnet, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Tuesday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Timberland have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 32.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Academic Magnet struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 30.7 rebounds per game. Given Timberland's sizeable advantage in that area, Academic Magnet will need to find a way to close that gap.
Timberland strolled past Academic Magnet in their previous matchup on January 5th by a score of 53-35. Will Timberland repeat their success, or does Academic Magnet have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
