Outbreak on the rise?

The Outbreak have climbed all the way to No. 2 in the power rankings and enter this matchup with a 3-1 record. Jason Schultz has been one of the league’s early stars, stuffing the stat sheet with points, rebounds, and assists while setting the tone every night. Ben Moest has been a force in the paint, and Outbreak continues to get major two-way contributions from Kacen Johnson and Andrew Appel, making them one of the league’s most complete teams.

The Brawlers, meanwhile, are in desperate need of a win to keep pace in the standings. Their physical, hard-nosed style has kept them competitive, but they’ll need a bounce-back performance from Drew Mensendike along with a strong outing from lead guard Bryar Haring to pull off the upset. If the Brawlers can match Outbreak’s intensity, this one could be much closer than the records suggest.