The Lambert/Richey R&L Fusion will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Culbertson Cowboys at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 20 losses in a row dating back to last season, Lambert/Richey turned things around against MonDak [Westby/Grenora] two weeks ago. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Mon-Dak Thunder 45-43. The R&L Fusion's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Culbertson waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 70-42 victory over the Mon-Dak Thunder. The Cowboys have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 25 points or more this season.
Culbertson's win came from a few key players Lambert/Richey will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gavin Deen, who went 9 for 19 en route to 19 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. Those 19 points gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brooks Solem, who went 8 of 14 on his way to 19 points and three steals.
Culbertson has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points per game. As for Lambert/Richey, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Lambert/Richey was dealt a bruising 67-35 defeat at the hands of Culbertson in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Lambert/Richey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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