The Crespi Celts will face off against the Notre Dame (SO) Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crespi knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 matchups -- so hopefully Notre Dame (SO) likes a good challenge.
Last Tuesday, Crespi earned a 68-56 win over Loyola. Given the Celts' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Cubs are ranked 117th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crespi's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton White, who went 7 of 11 on his way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Barnes, who went 5 for 12 en route to 19 points.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Notre Dame (SO)'s strategy against Chaminade on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Notre Dame (SO) blew Chaminade out of the water with a 91-47 final score. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Crespi is also on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.3 points per game. As for Notre Dame (SO), they pushed their record up to 19-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Crespi couldn't quite finish off Notre Dame (SO) in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 and fell 64-61. Will Crespi have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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