Denver West is 0-9 against Thomas Jefferson since February of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The two teams will face off at 5:30 p.m. without much rest, having both just played. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Denver West saw some tournament action on Thursday. They came out on top against Bruce Randolph by a score of 34-22. The Cowboys haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Shukri Hussein
| 02/04/25 vs Bruce Randolph | 15 |
| 01/31/25 vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 15 |
| 01/07/25 @ DMLK | 15 |
| 12/14/24 vs Frontier Academy | 13 |
| 01/24/25 @ KIPP Denver Collegiate | 12 |
| + 17 more games |
Denver West's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shukri Hussein, who posted eight points and 11 boards. Hussein is becoming a predictor of Denver West's success: when she posts at least ten rebounds the team is 9-2 (and 4-7 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Alesha Munoz, who put up ten points and six boards.
Denver West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in 18 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson blew past Lincoln, posting a 51-21 victory.
Denver West better focus on containing Anisa Adrovic and Leyna McClinon as the pair were huge in Thomas Jefferson's win. Adrovic went 7-for-12 on her way to 15 points and three steals, while McClinon went 7-for-15 en route to 15 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Leila Olbricht-Simon, who earned two points and 12 boards.
Thomas Jefferson's win bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Denver West, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Denver West has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 36.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.4 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Denver West suffered a grim 45-20 defeat to Thomas Jefferson in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Denver West avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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