Two dominant guards in Giavanna Mars and Jai-lyn Garvin-martin are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. Springfield International will be playing at home against the Central Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Springfield International will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Massachusetts Rankings (they are ranked 55th, while Central is ranked third).
After a string of three wins, Springfield International's good fortune finally ran out back in January. They took a hard 59-41 fall against Central. Springfield International found out winning isn't easy when you're outrebounded 23 to 12 on offense.
Despite the defeat, Springfield International had strong showings from Zahara Kibodya-Wilson, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and two steals, and Alexa Davis, who scored 12 points along with four blocks and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Mars, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Springfield International's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Central, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Springfield International have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Springfield International lost to Central at home by a decisive 59-41 margin when the teams last played back in January. Can Springfield International avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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