Port Allegany is 9-1 against Austin since December of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Port Allegany Gators will venture away from home to take on the Austin Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Port Allegany will be strutting in after a win while Austin will be coming in after a defeat.
Port Allegany is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Galeton: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Port Allegany blew Galeton out of the water with a 56-12 final score. That 44 point margin sets a new team best for the Gators this season.
Ella Moses
| 02/05/25 vs Galeton | 4 |
| 02/04/25 @ Oswayo Valley | 5 |
| 01/31/25 @ Cameron County | 6 |
| 01/30/25 vs Northern Potter | 3 |
| 01/28/25 vs Oswayo Valley | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Ella Moses was her usual excellent self, going 6 for 13 to rack up 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brieanna Daniels, who posted six points along with six boards and three blocks.
Port Allegany smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Austin took a blow against Coudersport on Wednesday, falling 50-15. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Port Allegany pushed their record up to 16-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.5 points over those games. As for Austin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Port Allegany against Austin when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 49-20 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Port Allegany since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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