Travis is 0-10 against LBJ Austin since February of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Travis Rebels will host the LBJ Austin Jaguars at 8:00 p.m. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Travis took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Austin Achieve Northeast 54-20. That looming 54-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Meanwhile, LBJ Austin came tearing into Tuesday's game with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 43.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 61-41 margin over the Panthers. The Jaguars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 20 points or more this season.
LBJ Austin found their leader in sophomore Marquis Murry Ii, who went 9 for 14 en route to 21 points in addition to six assists and six steals. Murry Ii is becoming a predictor of LBJ Austin's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 11-4 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Ja Shawn Waters was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points and five steals.
LBJ Austin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 19 consecutive contests.
LBJ Austin is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a massive bump to their 18-13 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.4 points per game. As for Travis, their win bumped their record up to 7-17.
Travis was dealt a bruising 84-18 loss at the hands of LBJ Austin in their previous meeting back in January. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Travis was down 36-7.
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