Basketball Game Preview: Lawrence Lancers vs. Dracut Middies

The Lawrence Lancers will face off against the Dracut Middies at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Lawrence turned things around against Lynn English on Sunday. They snuck past the Bulldogs with a 70-64 win. The Lancers pushed the score to 54-34 by the end of the third, a deficit the Bulldogs cut but never quite recovered from.

Meanwhile, Dracut waltzed into their matchup last Sunday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 61-51. While the Middies didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Dracut pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.8 points per game. As for Lawrence, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

Things could have been worse for Lawrence, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 64-48 loss to Dracut in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Lawrence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.