The Malta Mustangs will take on the Manhattan Tigers on Thursday. Malta knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 24 contests -- so hopefully Manhattan likes a good challenge.
Malta is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Harlem 95-57. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Manhattan faced Lodge Grass in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Manhattan lost 64-42 to Lodge Grass. The Tigers have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meetings.
Malta's win bumped their record up to 21-3. As for Manhattan, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.
Malta was able to grind out a solid victory over Manhattan when the teams last played back in March of 2022, winning 62-50. Does Malta have another victory up their sleeve, or will Manhattan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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