The Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology Griffins and the Central City Value Jaguars will face off at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday without much rest, having both just played. Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology took a 20-point defeat the last time they faced off against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Griffins came out on top in a nail-biter against the Vipers on Wednesday, sneaking past 49-47. The Griffins' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Central City Value hadn't beaten Animo Bunche on the road since January 10, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Jaguars snuck past the Stallions with a 51-46 win.
Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology better keep an eye on Andy Lobos. He was instrumental in Central City Value's win, dropping a double-double with 24 points and ten rebounds. With that strong performance, Lobos is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. Brandon Magdato was another key player, putting up 19 points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Central City Value smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Central City Value pushed their record up to 4-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points over those games. As for Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology strolled past Central City Value in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a score of 41-26. Do the Griffins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Jaguars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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