Having just played yesterday, the Southwestern Piasa Birds will jump right back in to play Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Southwestern had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-40 victory over Maryville Christian on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Piasa Birds have posted since December 11, 2024.
Vivian Zurheide
| 11/20/25 vs Maryville Christian | 50% |
| 01/14/25 vs Ramsey | 100% |
Kora Slaten and Vivian Zurheide were among the main playmakers for Southwestern as the former went 7-for-10 from beyond the arc on her way to 25 points and the latter almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards. What's more, Zurheide also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January.
Meanwhile, Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran was fully in charge on Thursday, breezing past Vandalia 51-23. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran.
Southwestern might still be hurting after the 45-20 loss they got from Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran when the teams last played back in February. Can the Piasa Birds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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