Miramar is 0-4 against Dillard since January of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Patriots will look to defend their home court against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Miramar was handed a 25-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They pulled ahead with a 68-67 photo finish over Somerset Academy.
While Dillard didn't have the best season last year (they finished 0-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Boyd Anderson 81-20. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 34 points or more this season.
Dillard's win came from a few key players Miramar will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gabrielle King, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists. King is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Azaziah Evans Blake, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Dillard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Dillard's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points over those games. As for Miramar, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Miramar was taken down by Dillard 68-36 when the teams last played back in December of 2019. Will the Patriots 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.
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