The Sahuaro Cougars will take on the Saguaro Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated (Sahuaro has eight wins , while Saguaro has five).
Sahuaro had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 34-point drubbing they dealt Pueblo on Wednesday. The Cougars simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Warriors 79-45. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Saguaro took their game on Monday with ease, bagging an 83-38 victory over Crismon. The Sabercats are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the fourth matchup they've won by 20+ points this season.
Saguaro's win came from a few key players Sahuaro will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bentley Elrod, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 50.9% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Nas Hailey, who shot 69% from the field en route to 22 points.
Saguaro's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Sahuaro, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Sahuaro was able to grind out a solid win over Saguaro when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 67-56. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Sabercats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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