The Dirigo Cougars will square off against the Maranacook Black Bears at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dirigo is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
On Saturday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Dirigo beat St. Dominic 47-43.
Dirigo got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abigail Luczynski out in front who went 7 of 16 en route to 15 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Diana Cayer, who went 6 of 9 on her way to 12 points and six rebounds.
Dirigo was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Maranacook, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They skirted past Madison 50-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Black Bears have posted since February 7, 2024.
Dirigo's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.5 points per game. As for Maranacook, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Dirigo might still be hurting after the 56-36 loss they got from Maranacook when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Dirigo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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