The Green Mountain Rams will head out to square off against the Air Academy Kadets at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Green Mountain comes in on 23 and Air Academy on 25.
Green Mountain is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 46-42 win over Roosevelt.
Green Mountain's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Addie Evans led the charge by putting up 11 points and seven rebounds. Ella Cockrum was another key player, posting nine points and four steals.
Meanwhile, Air Academy blew past Durango, posting a 55-25 victory. The Kadets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 20 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Air Academy's win came from a few key players Green Mountain will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ramah Khammash, who shot 83% from the field to rack up 12 points in addition to five boards and four steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatyonna Brown, who went 5-for-12 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.
Air Academy's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 25-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.7 points. As for Green Mountain, their record now sits at 24-2.
Keep an eye on the arc in Thursday's contest: Green Mountain has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 34.8% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Air Academy, though, as they've only made 29.1% of their three-pointers this season. Given Green Mountain's sizable advantage in that area, Air Academy will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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