The Fulton is 2-7 against Mississippi Valley Christian since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Fulton will face off against the Mississippi Valley Christian Warriors at 9:30 a.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Fulton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They really took it to Crosspoint Christian for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-10 victory on the road. With The Fulton ahead 24-4 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Lily Leonard had an outrageously good game as she scored 31 points. Maddy Hassan was another key contributor, scoring 10 points.
Meanwhile, Mississippi Valley Christian put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past North County Christian with points to spare, taking the game 40-23. That's two games straight that Mississippi Valley Christian has won by exactly 17 points.
The Fulton's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Mississippi Valley Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
The Fulton took their victory against Mississippi Valley Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2021 by a conclusive 64-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for The Fulton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
