The Indian Springs Thunderbirds will face off against the Tonopah Muckers at 6:20 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Indian Springs: 25.5, Tonopah: 29.3) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Thursday, Indian Springs came up short against Round Mountain and fell 47-35. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Tonopah posted their biggest win since December 21, 2024 on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-18 victory over Beatty. The win continues a trend for the Muckers in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won nine in a row.
Indian Springs better keep an eye on Alyssa Mauer. She was instrumental in Tonopah's win, almost dropping a double-double with 26 points and nine boards. The dominant performance also gave Mauer a new career-high in steals (five). Jackie Salgado was another key player, putting up 11 points and six steals.
Tonopah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Tonopah's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Indian Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Indian Springs barely slipped by Tonopah in their previous matchup back in January, winning 28-27. Does Indian Springs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tonopah turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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