Basketball Game Preview: Oceanside Mariners vs. Yarmouth Clippers

The Oceanside Mariners will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the Yarmouth Clippers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Saturday, Oceanside came up short against Brewer and fell 55-47.

Meanwhile, Yarmouth unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They came up short against Spruce Mountain, falling 55-32. The contest marked the Clippers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Oceanside's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Yarmouth, they suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 3-2.

Oceanside beat Yarmouth 78-67 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oceanside since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.