The Randle Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Fort Bend Kempner Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Randle is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 11 games.
Even though Randle has not done well against Fort Bend Willowridge recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, Randle made off with a 40-39 victory over Fort Bend Willowridge.
Among those leading the charge was Jalissa King, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ifemena Nwora, who scored four points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Fort Bend Kempner escaped with a win on Friday against Terry by the margin of a single free throw, 40-39.
Randle pushed their record up to 20-8 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Fort Bend Kempner, their victory bumped their record up to 6-20.
Everything came up roses for Randle against Fort Bend Kempner when the teams last played back in December of 2023 as the team secured a 59-28 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Randle since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
