Tulia is 0-4 against Sanford-Fritch since November of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tulia Hornets will look to defend their home court against the Sanford-Fritch Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
While Tulia didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-22), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 52-18 win over Friona. The Hornets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 30 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Zaiden Jalomo, who scored 15 points plus six rebounds and three steals. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Nic Carrasco was another key player, posting ten points in addition to three steals.
Tulia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Sanford-Fritch posted their biggest victory since December 7, 2023 on Monday. They breezed by Pringle-Morse to the tune of 64-31.
Sanford-Fritch's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Tulia, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Tulia came up short against Sanford-Fritch when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 74-67. Can Tulia avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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