University is 0-10 against Hamilton since January of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The University Wildcats will be playing at home against the Hamilton Yankees at 4:30 p.m.
University is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Westchester on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. University was dealt a 63-16 loss at the hands of Westchester. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-9.
Meanwhile, Hamilton waltzed into their game on Wednesday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Unicorns 92-17. The Yankees' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
University better keep an eye on Kinidi Curl. She was instrumental in Hamilton's win, going 12 for 17 on her way to 24 points and four steals. Jade Fort was another key player, going 7 of 11 en route to 15 points.
Hamilton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 18 consecutive contests.
Hamilton pushed their record up to 18-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points per game. As for University, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
University was dealt a bruising 78-16 loss at the hands of Hamilton in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Thankfully for University, Tatiana Cruz (who went 8 for 15 from beyond the arc on her way to 31 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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