The Cotopaxi Pirates will head out on the road to challenge the Miami-Yoder Buffaloes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cotopaxi is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Sierra Grande just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 48-28 to the Panthers. While the Pirates didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 10-4 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Miami-Yoder can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They managed a 44-40 win over Manzanola.
Miami-Yoder's win came from a few key players that Cotopaxi will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Robert Book, who posted 15 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. What's more, he also posted a 43% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2025. Jesus Cruz was another key player, putting up 11 points along with eight boards and four steals.
Miami-Yoder smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Cotopaxi's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Miami-Yoder, their record is now 4-6.
Cotopaxi strolled past Miami-Yoder in their previous matchup back in January of 2025 by a score of 54-40. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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