Clyde hadn't done well against Merkel recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Clyde Bulldogs secured a 59-55 W over the Merkel Badgers. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 68-58 victory the Badgers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Clyde's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gracie Caperton, who posted 23 points. Another player making a difference was Madeline Underwood, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 17 rebounds.
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Clyde smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Clyde is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Merkel, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Wall the next time they take the court. Merkel will head out to face Wall at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, while Clyde will host them at 6:00 p.m. on January 7th.
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