Preview: Danbury Hatters vs. Staples Wreckers
The Danbury Hatters will head out on the road to challenge the Staples Wreckers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Danbury has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 220 points over their last three matches.
Last Monday, everything came up roses for Danbury at home against Darien as the squad secured a 73-43 win. Given Danbury's advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut basketball rankings (they are ranked 27th, while Darien is ranked 106th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Staples unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. The game between them and Trumbull wasn't particularly close, with Staples falling 55-39. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Staples has scored all season.
Despite their defeat, Staples saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Adam Udell, who scored 13 points along with four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Sam Clachko was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Danbury pushed their record up to 11-6 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points per game. As for Staples, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Danbury strolled past Staples when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a score of 69-53. Does Danbury have another victory up their sleeve, or will Staples turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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