Although Withrow is the visitor, the Tigers are coming off two victories in Detroit and may have an advantage because of confidence gained at the holiday tournament. Pierre Dardin has stepped up on the inside for Withrow and guards Chris Washington and Donnie McGuire have been getting it done against the press. Western Hills lost consecutive games at a holiday tournament in South Carolina and must regroup. Darryl Peterson and Danny Horace have been outstanding inside, but the Mustangs must improve from the outside in order to prevail. Team play was key for the Crusaders in San Diego as Scott Byrnes leading the offense with 15 assists in the final two games.
Elder is tough to beat at home.
After losing to LaSalle two weeks ago, the Panthers need a win to remain in the Greater Catholic League South Division race. Moeller is in the same position after losing to St. Xavier. In order to defeat Moeller, however, inside players Phil Bengel, Scott Benken and Tim Schenke must deliver. Hamilton struggled from the outside in its worst game of the season last week against Oak Hills. Trailing Oak Hills and Hamilton by one game in the Greater Miami Conference, the Firebirds need a win to stay in the title race.