The Neumann Celtics will face off against the Gateway Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Neumann is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Neumann was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 43-38 to First Baptist Academy. While losing is never fun, the Celtics can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Lions are ranked ninth).
The match pitted two dominant guards against one another in Mylee Van De Wouw and Zara Leilani Stewart. Leilani Stewart had a solid game and had nine points along with two steals. Meanwhile, Van De Wouw did her best for the losing side, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Gateway beat Charlotte 58-54 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Gateway's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. As for Neumann, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Neumann against Gateway in their previous matchup back in January of 2022, as the squad secured a 61-25 victory. In that matchup, Neumann amassed a halftime lead of 34-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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