Having just played yesterday, Sioux Falls Lutheran will jump right back in to play the Scotland/Menno Trappers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, Sioux Falls Lutheran had to suffer through a 72-40 loss at the hands of Waubay/Summit. Sioux Falls Lutheran has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Scotland/Menno was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-55 heartbreaker at the hands of Freeman Academy/Marion.
Sioux Falls Lutheran will have to keep a close watch on Kory Keppen and Izayah Ulmer, a pair of players who had a big impact on Scotland/Menno's prior game. Keppen posted 13 points in addition to five boards and four steals, while Ulmer put up ten points and six steals. Those six steals gave Ulmer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Erick Buechler, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Scotland/Menno smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Scotland/Menno's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Sioux Falls Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.
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