Basketball Game Preview: South Central Trojans vs. Plymouth Big Red

By Team Reports Feb 20, 2024, 2:35am

Preview: South Central Trojans vs. Plymouth Big Red

South Central is 9-1 against Plymouth since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The South Central Trojans will look to defend their home court against the Plymouth Big Red at 7:30 p.m. South Central is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home.

Last Friday, South Central strolled past New London with points to spare, taking the game 64-47. The win was just what South Central needed coming off of a 69-30 defeat in their prior game.

South Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gunner Ray out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Knoll, who scored 15 points.

Meanwhile, Plymouth came up short against Lucas on Saturday and fell 53-41. Plymouth has not had much luck with Lucas recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.

South Central's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-18. As for Plymouth, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.

South Central suffered a grim 67-45 defeat to Plymouth in their previous matchup back in January. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point South Central was down 30-10.

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