Crown Point has gone 8-2 against Portage recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Crown Point Bulldogs will host the Portage Indians at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Crown Point comes in on three and Portage on four.
Last Tuesday, Crown Point strolled past Lowell with points to spare, taking the game 44-29.
Crown Point found their leader in freshman Ava Richie, who had 18 points in addition to seven steals. With that strong performance, Richie is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Another player making a difference was Ivy Henderson, who earned nine points.
Meanwhile, Portage sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 36-34 win over Hobart on Tuesday.
Portage found their leader in sophomore Courtney Clark, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylie Byrd, who posted 11 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Portage's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Crown Point, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Crown Point has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Portage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Crown Point took their victory against Portage in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 65-44. Does Crown Point have another victory up their sleeve, or will Portage turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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