The Southwestern Piasa Birds will take on the Vandalia Vandals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Southwestern is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past East Alton-Wood River 75-36 on Tuesday. With the Piasa Birds ahead 43-16 at the half, the match was all but over already.
| 12/28/23 vs SIUE East St. Louis Charter | 37 |
| 12/03/24 @ Carrollton | 36 |
| 12/11/23 @ First Baptist Academy | 32 |
| 12/15/23 vs North Mac | 3 |
| 02/06/24 @ Vandalia | 32 |
Southwestern had a senior duo take command as Ian Brantley went 12 for 13 on his way to 31 points and eight rebounds and Ryan Lowis went 7 of 11 en route to 21 points and six boards. That's the most points Brantley has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cason Robinson, who posted three points and five assists.
Meanwhile, Vandalia got the win against Carlinville on Tuesday by a conclusive 65-41. The game marked the Vandals' most dominant victory of the season.
Vandalia's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-14. As for Southwestern, their victory bumped their record up to 14-11.
Southwestern couldn't quite finish off Vandalia in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 60-57. Will Southwestern 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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