Canute has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 26.83 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 56-48 to the Merritt Oilers. The Trojans have struggled against the Oilers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Having lost for the first time this season, Canute fell to 5-1. As for Merritt, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canute will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Cordell at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Merritt, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Cheyenne/Reydon at 7:00 p.m.
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