Madrid hasn't had much luck against Earlham recently, but that could start to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Madrid Tigers face off against the Earlham Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Madrid was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 39-35 to Panorama.
Meanwhile, Earlham came up short against Shenandoah on Monday and fell 65-57. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 162nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 47th).
Earlham has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.3 points per game. As for Madrid, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Madrid was dealt a bruising 51-16 loss at the hands of Earlham when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Madrid have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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