Preview: Eastside Ghosts vs. Clifton Mustangs
After four games on the road, Eastside is heading back home. They will take on the Clifton Mustangs at TBD on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Saturday, Eastside was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-38 to Wayne Valley. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Eastside has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Clifton's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight defeat. They took a 48-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Orange. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Clifton came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 139th, while West Orange is ranked 279th).
Eastside's defeat dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Clifton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Eastside beat Clifton 51-40 in their previous matchup last Saturday. Will Eastside repeat their success, or does Clifton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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