Basketball Game Preview: Circleville Tigers vs. Unioto Shermans

Circleville hasn't had much luck against Unioto recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Circleville Tigers will be home for the holidays to greet the Unioto Shermans at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, Circleville might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Hamilton Township an easy 66-45 win.

Meanwhile, Unioto was able to grind out a solid victory over Zane Trace on Friday, taking the game 48-36. The 48-point effort marked the Shermans' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Unioto's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.8 points per game. As for Circleville, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.

Circleville ended up a good deal behind Unioto in their previous matchup back in January, losing 63-49. Will Circleville 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.