The Cardinal Mooney Cougars just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Dr. Phillips Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Mooney is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.3 points per game this season.
On Thursday, everything came up roses for Cardinal Mooney against Lake Wales as the squad secured a 75-34 win. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Sy?Monique Simon was her usual excellent self, putting up 20 points. Another player making a difference was Kali Barrett, who posted 13 points.
Meanwhile, Dr. Phillips played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 71-43 defeat at the hands of Montverde Academy. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Cardinal Mooney's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.4 points per game. As for Dr. Phillips, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Cardinal Mooney ended up a good deal behind Dr. Phillips in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 75-59. Can Cardinal Mooney avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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