Mercer lost against Mellen back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Mercer Tigers took a blow against the Mellen Granite Diggers, falling 87-51. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 484th, while the Granite Diggers are ranked 181st).
Mercer's defeat was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Mellen, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Mercer will face off against Bayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayfield knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Mercer likes a good challenge. As for Mellen, they will take on Three Lakes at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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