After two games on the road, Dunbar is heading back home. After both having extra time off, they and the Franklin Wildcats will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on February 28th. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Two weeks ago, Dunbar lost to Hilliard Bradley on the road by a decisive 46-28 margin. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Dunbar has scored all season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Lester Brown, who scored six points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lamontre Tripp, who scored six points.
Meanwhile, things could have been worse for Franklin, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 64-47 loss to Oakwood on February 9th. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin in their matchups with Oakwood: they've now lost four in a row.
Like Franklin, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Carter Black led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. It was the first time this season that Black pulled down eight or more rebounds. Kai Cook was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Dunbar's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-10. As for Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Wednesday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Dunbar have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 41.3% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Franklin struggles in that department as they've made 39% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Dunbar against Franklin when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 77-32 win. Does Dunbar have another victory up their sleeve, or will Franklin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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