Basketball Game Preview: Southampton Mariners vs. Mattituck Tuckers

Southampton has gone 10-0 against Mattituck recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Southampton Mariners will look to defend their home court against the Mattituck Tuckers at 6:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Southampton's favor as the team sits on 18 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mattituck has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.

Southampton is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Pierson: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Southampton blew Pierson out of the water with a 102-26 final score. The Mariners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 26 points or more this season.

Southampton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Franklin, who posted 25 points and six rebounds. The match was Franklin's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Tyson Reddick was another key player, putting up 19 points.

Meanwhile, Mattituck played a tough game back in December of 2024 in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Southampton, falling 104-44. The Tuckers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-28.

Southampton's victory bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Mattituck, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

Everything came up roses for Southampton against Mattituck in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 104-44 win. In that contest, Southampton amassed a halftime lead of 51-28, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.