The Jefferson Blue Jays will challenge the Crystal City Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Last Thursday, Jefferson came up short against Bismarck and fell 54-47. The Blue Jays were up 20-2 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Meanwhile, Crystal City's contest on Monday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They blew past Bourbon 55-35. The Hornets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Crystal City's win came from a few key players Jefferson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Carly Roussin, who posted 17 points and five steals. What's more, she also posted a 25% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2024. Maya Hankins was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 24 boards.
Jefferson's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Crystal City, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Crystal City when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 71-18 victory. Does Jefferson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Crystal City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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