The Albert Gallatin Colonials and the Belle Vernon Leopards will face off at 7:00 p.m. on February 6th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Saturday, Albert Gallatin didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against the Raiders, but they still walked away with a 60-55 win.
Albert Gallatin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Blake White, who scored 16 points. White is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last eight games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ethan Kennedy, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, Belle Vernon came up short against the Gators on Saturday and fell 73-63. It was the first time this season that Belle Vernon let down their fans at home.
Albert Gallatin's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Belle Vernon, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5.
Albert Gallatin skirted past the Leopards 70-67 when the teams last played back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Albert Gallatin since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.