Ben Lomond has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Grantsville Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Ben Lomond is ranked 115th, while the Cowboys are ranked 95th).
Last Friday, Ben Lomond was the victim of a rough 71-45 loss at the hands of the Tigers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Ben Lomond in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost four in a row.
Ben Lomond's loss came about despite a quality game from Jonathan Alcarez, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Alcarez hasn't dropped below two blocks for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Harrison, who scored eight points.
Meanwhile, Grantsville posted their closest victory since January 5th on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against South Summit and snuck past 56-53. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Grantsville as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Grantsville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ethan Powell, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Decker Dzierzon, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Ben Lomond's defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Grantsville, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-14.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Ben Lomond have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Grantsville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 28.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Ben Lomond came up short against the Cowboys when the teams last played back in January, falling 67-60. Can Ben Lomond avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
