Up Next Coon Rapids

The Rebels (16-4 / 11-1) continue conference play on Tuesday February 16th as they start a three game home stand as they take on the Coon Rapids Cardinals (8-11 / 5-7) with revenge on their minds.

As we all know, the Rebels were embarrassingly upset by the Cardinals back on January 12th 85-80 in overtime. Senior forward Aaron Lukitsch who was averaging five points a game, made six threes (one in overtime) to finish with 34 points, the most points the Rebels have given up to any individual player this year. The Cardinals also had three other players score in double digits.

Josh Pella (28) and Jordan Reibling (16) both had their season highs in that game. Starters Brandon Davis, Jasper Duberry and Kyle Zimmermann who are all averaging double digits, each scored in single digits and combined for 19 points.

The Cardinals who lost to Andover last Friday are on a two game losing streak and have only won 3 of their last 8 games. The Cardinals who are averaging 59 points a game are led by senior guard Torren Dowdy’s 15 points a game.

The Rebels who are averaging 71 points a game are currently #2 in the Minnesota Basketball News poll and #5 in the Minnesota Preps poll. The Rebels who have four starters averaging double digits are on a nine game winning streak and have won 15 of their last 17 games. The players will be honoring their parents prior to the game at 6:30. Conference co-leader Osseo is at home against Blaine.

Tip off time is 7pm.