Basketball Game Preview: Ridgecroft Rams vs. Lawrence Academy Warriors

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01/19/24 - Away	66-74 L
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Ridgecroft has gone 9-1 against Lawrence Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Ridgecroft Rams will be playing at home against the Lawrence Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Tuesday, Ridgecroft beat Pungo Christian Academy 79-66.

Meanwhile, Lawrence Academy entered their tilt with Halifax Academy on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Vikings 72-41. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.

Ridgecroft better keep an eye on Nike Wiggins. He was instrumental in Lawrence Academy's win, going 12 for 22 on his way to 28 points and six rebounds. The game was Wiggins' seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Hoggard, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 boards.

Lawrence Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Lawrence Academy pushed their record up to 7-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Ridgecroft, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.

Ridgecroft came up short against Lawrence Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 74-66. Will Ridgecroft have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.