Versailles hasn't had much luck against Eldon recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Versailles Tigers will face off against the Eldon Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Versailles is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 13, 2024 on Monday. They came up short against Crocker, falling 71-49. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 191st, while the Lions are ranked 50th).
Meanwhile, Eldon was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Thursday as they fell 55-51 to Lebanon.
Versailles will need focus on slowing down Corin Davis, one of several Eldon players who made an impact when they last played. She went 8 for 15 on her way to 24 points and seven boards. Those 24 points gave Davis a new career-high. Kaydin Davis was another key player, putting up eight points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Eldon was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lebanon only racked up six assists.
Versailles' record is now 10-4. As for Eldon, their record is now 3-10.
Versailles lost to Eldon on the road by a decisive 58-42 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Can Versailles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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