The Memphis Cyclones will face off against the Quanah Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Memphis has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Quanah will come in with four straight victories.
Memphis is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Wheeler on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Memphis came up short against Wheeler, falling 61-41.
Armando Saenz put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 6 for 14 en route to 19 points and six boards. That was a full 46.3% of Memphis' points, marking the fifth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Abel Villa was another key player, putting up seven points and five assists.
Meanwhile, Quanah posted their biggest win since December 6, 2024 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 60-36 margin over Highland Park. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 21 points or more this season.
Quanah pushed their record up to 13-10 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Memphis, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Memphis was dealt a bruising 66-35 loss at the hands of Quanah in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Memphis 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.
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