Emporia hasn't had much luck against Washburn Rural recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Emporia Spartans will be playing at home against the Washburn Rural Blues at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Emporia ended up a good deal behind Hayden and lost 51-37. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Washburn Rural waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 64-58 W against the Bluejays.
Washburn Rural's win came from a few key players Emporia will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Simon Rowley, who went 8-for-12 to rack up 18 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. Amare Jones was another key player, going 6-for-9 en route to 14 points and six boards.
Emporia's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Washburn Rural, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Emporia lost to Washburn Rural at home by a decisive 42-28 margin in their previous meeting back in January. Will Emporia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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