Emery was the 77-48 winner over Morgan when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Emery Spartans had to suffer through a 79-40 loss at the hands of the Morgan Trojans.
Emery's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Frandsen, who had 17 points. The dominant performance also gave Frandsen a new career-high in offensive rebounds (two). Scott Johansen was another key player, posting seven points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Emery's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Morgan, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emery and Providence Hall are set to duel on Wednesday. As for Morgan, they will take on Green Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Morgan's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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