After three games on the road, Mart is heading back home. They will take on the Dawson Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mart and Dawson are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
Last Tuesday, Mart lost to Bremond on the road by a decisive 47-33 margin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Mart in their matchups with Bremond: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Dawson scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They strolled past Axtell with points to spare, taking the game 68-54. The win made it back-to-back wins for Dawson.
Dawson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Allen led the charge by scoring 26 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Allen has scored at least a third of Dawson's points. Another player making a difference was Hastin Easley, who scored 17 points.
Mart's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Dawson, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Mart might still be hurting after the 58-38 loss they got from Dawson when the teams last played on January 2nd. Will Mart 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.
