The Dillon Wildcats are taking a road trip to challenge the Fairmont Golden Tornadoes at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Dillon turned things around against Marion on Saturday. They walked away with a 55-46 win over the Swamp Foxes. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Zamaurious Robertson, who posted 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamarion Fling, who scored 11 points and four steals.
Meanwhile, Fairmont waltzed into their contest on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They strolled past the Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 50-32.
Dillon better keep an eye on Landon Cummings. He was instrumental in Fairmont's win, putting up 20 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. That's the most points Cummings has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Josiah Billings, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Dillon's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Fairmont, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Dillon has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.2 boards per game. However, it's not like Fairmont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 38.4 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Dillon came up short against Fairmont in their previous matchup back in December of 2018, falling 56-51. Can Dillon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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