Vassar hasn't had much luck against Laker recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vassar Vulcans will square off against the Laker Lakers at 7:30 p.m. Vassar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
Vassar is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They fell 73-61 to Bad Axe. While losing is never fun, the Vulcans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 463rd, while the Hatchets are ranked 211th).
| 01/22/25 vs Bad Axe | 2 |
| 01/15/24 vs Bad Axe | 2 |
| 01/15/25 vs Cass City | 1 |
| 12/16/24 vs Marlette | 1 |
| 12/02/24 vs New Lothrop | 1 |
Despite the defeat, Vassar got top-tier performance from Austin Long, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 28 points and five assists. What's more, Long also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Brayden Rondo was another key player, putting up six points.
Long wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Vassar was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Laker also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Unionville-Sebewaing by a score of 48-35. The Lakers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Vassar now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Laker, their record is now 6-6.
Vassar was taken down by Laker 83-55 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Vassar avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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