Basketball Game Preview: Winthrop Vikings vs. Peabody Veterans Memorial Tanners

Winthrop is 0-10 against Peabody Veterans Memorial since January of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Winthrop Vikings will take on the Peabody Veterans Memorial Tanners at 7:00 p.m.

Winthrop is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They took a blow against Salem, falling 61-27. The matchup marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Peabody Veterans Memorial, as they earned their first road win of the season. Everything went their way against Salem Academy Charter on Friday as Peabody Veterans Memorial made off with a 59-34 victory. That looming 59-34 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tanners yet this season.

The win got Peabody Veterans Memorial back to even at 3-3. As for Winthrop, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Winthrop was taken down by Peabody Veterans Memorial 74-42 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Can Winthrop avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.