Basketball Preview: Champaign Central Maroons vs. Peoria Notre Dame Irish
Champaign Central is 2-8 against Peoria Notre Dame since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Champaign Central Maroons will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Peoria Notre Dame Irish at 7:30 p.m. Peoria Notre Dame took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Champaign Central, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Champaign Central finally turned things around against Charleston on Saturday. They blew past the Trojans 56-22. The Maroons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Champaign Central found their leader in sophomore Zion Reid, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Samara McArthur, who earned eight points along with two steals.
Champaign Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Peoria Notre Dame unfortunately witnessed the end of their 15-game winning streak dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 56-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Washington. The loss was the Irish's first of the season.
Champaign Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Peoria Notre Dame, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Champaign Central took a serious blow against Peoria Notre Dame in their previous matchup back in February, falling 81-22. Will Champaign Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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