Basketball Game Preview: Sutton Sammies vs. Douglas Tigers

The Sutton Sammies will challenge the Douglas Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Sutton is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Nipmuc Regional on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Sutton took a blow against Nipmuc Regional, falling 66-31. The game marked the Sammies' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Despite their defeat, Sutton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brennan Benedict, who posted seven points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Gus Jacobson, who had seven points.

Meanwhile, Douglas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 64-24 loss at the hands of Blackstone-Millville. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-10.

Sutton will have to keep a close watch on Tadhg Higgins and Cam Beauregard, a pair of players who had a big impact on Douglas' prior game. Higgins earned six points, while Beauregard put up five points.

Douglas' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sutton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Sutton came up short against Douglas when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 59-53. Will Sutton 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.