Clever is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Glendale is on a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Clever Blue Jays will be home for the holidays to greet the Glendale Falcons at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Clever has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 463 points over their last seven matchups.
Last Thursday, Clever didn't have too much trouble with Central on the road as they won 55-38.
Clever's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayleign Flood, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. Those 16 rebounds set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Ireland Jones, who scored 22 points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Glendale has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 22 points or more this season. They blew past Joplin, posting a 56-16 victory at home. Given Glendale's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 54th, while Joplin is ranked 457th), the result on Tuesday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Clever's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Glendale, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Clever came up short against Glendale when the teams last played back in December of 2022, falling 49-43. Will Clever have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
