Basketball Game Preview: Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms vs. Southampton Mariners

Bayport-Blue Point is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Southampton is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms will start their season against the Southampton Mariners. Tip off is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Southampton is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Babylon: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Southampton blew Babylon out of the water with a 99-50 final score. The Mariners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 26 points or more this season.

Their win bumped their record up to 11-1.

As for Bayport-Blue Point, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they had a stellar season and finished 18-5.

Things could have been worse for Bayport-Blue Point, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 60-46 loss to Southampton when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Bayport-Blue Point 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.