Basketball Preview: Swansboro Pirates vs. Richlands Wildcats
After three games on the road, Swansboro is heading back home. They will take on the Richlands Wildcats at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Richlands took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Swansboro, who comes in off a win.
Swansboro posted their closest win since November 17, 2023 on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Dixon out 36-33.
Grace Jass and Brooke Brady were among the main playmakers for Swansboro as the former scored ten points along with seven rebounds and four steals and the latter scored five points along with nine rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jass has scored all season. Kendall Hackworth was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Richlands came up short against the Vikings on Friday and fell 41-34. Richlands has not had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Swansboro's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Richlands, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Swansboro came up short against the Wildcats when the teams last played back in January, falling 44-32. Will Swansboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
