Briggsdale is 7-2 against Idalia since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Briggsdale Falcons will be staying on the road to face off against the Idalia Wolves at 8:45 a.m. on March 7th. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Briggsdale walked away with it. They claimed a resounding 71-36 win over the Mustangs on the road. Briggsdale has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Jenna Krise was her usual excellent self, scoring 34 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. She is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last 21 games she's played. Kayl Klem was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
Idalia has not done well against Fleming recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Idalia strolled past Fleming with points to spare, taking the game 44-30. The win made it back-to-back wins for Idalia.
Idalia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaylyn Kechter led the charge by scoring 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Brigette Kite, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Briggsdale has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-2 record this season. As for Idalia, their win bumped their record up to 18-6.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Briggsdale have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Idalia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Briggsdale was able to grind out a solid victory over Idalia when the teams last played back in December of 2023, winning 58-46. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Kechter, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Briggsdale still be able to contain Kechter? There's only one way to find out.
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