The University Cougars will square off against the Boone Braves at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
University is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Colonial just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 72-63 to the Grenadiers. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game two weeks ago (61), the Cougars still had to take the loss.
Meanwhile, Boone unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Oak Ridge and fell 99-58. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Pioneers are ranked 25th).
University will have to contain Connor Summer as he made an impact in Boone's last game. He went 6 of 10 en route to 14 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Will Cooley, who posted 11 points.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Boone, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
University came up short against Boone in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 58-53. Can University avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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