Carlson is 8-2 against Taylor since January of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Carlson Marauders just played last night, but they'll still head out to face the Taylor Griffins at 7:00 p.m. on February 16th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Michigan (Carlson is ranked 466th, while Taylor is ranked 489th).
Carlson has not done well against Woodhaven recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Carlson managed a 49-43 victory over Woodhaven. The score was all tied up 18-18 at the break, but Carlson was the better team in the second half.
Brody Lavis was nothing short of spectacular: he dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds. He hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. Joshua Anderson was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Meanwhile, Taylor's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight loss. They had to suffer through a rough 79-44 loss at the hands of Lincoln Park. Taylor has not had much luck with Lincoln Park recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Carlson's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Taylor, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Carlson beat Taylor 58-49 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carlson since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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