Kerman hadn't done well against Dinuba recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lions snuck past the Emperors with a 35-31 victory. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 45-33 loss the last time these two teams met.

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| 11/21/25 - Neutral | 35-31 W |
| 12/02/22 - Neutral | 33-45 L |
| 02/16/22 - Away | 37-47 L |
| 11/29/17 - Neutral | 46-47 L |
The win got Kerman back to even at 1-1. As for Dinuba, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Kerman wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 50-34 loss against Hoover on the 22nd. As for Dinuba, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 46-38 victory against Clovis East on the 22nd.
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