Lakota Tech has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Winner Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
With a playoff game on the line, Lakota Tech rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They managed a 60-54 victory over the Mustangs.
Gilbert White Jr. continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 26 points along with five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 25 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Julian Tonche, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Winner came tearing into Tuesday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by Todd County at home to the tune of 56-20. Winner has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Winner got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter Craven out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Craven has been hot recently, having posted ten or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Ryder Halligan was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with two steals.
The win got Lakota Tech back to even at 10-10. As for Winner, their win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Lakota Tech have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Winner struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Lakota Tech came up short against Winner when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 52-46. Can Lakota Tech avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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