Basketball Game Preview: Washington Tigers vs. Valley Forge Patriots

The Washington Tigers will take on the Valley Forge Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Valley Forge likes a good challenge.

Valley Forge is facing Washington at the wrong time: Washington suffered their first home loss of the season last Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. The game between them and the Bulldogs didn't end well, with Washington falling 74-59.

Delaney Pierce

Points

02/08/25 vs Green	28
02/05/25 vs McKinley	32
02/03/25 @ Firestone	17
01/27/25 @ Westlake	17
01/25/25 @ St. Vincent-St. Mary	18
+ 5 more games

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Delaney Pierce, who went 9-for-18 en route to 28 points and five boards. The match was her tenth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was La Nia Moore, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Even though they lost, Washington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Valley Forge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 31st straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-38 heartbreaker at the hands of Beachwood.

Washington will have to contain Gracie Kercher as she made an impact in Valley Forge's last game. She posted 17 points. Those 17 points gave Kercher a new career-high. Jada Plum was another key player, putting up eight points.

Valley Forge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-22. As for Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 19-3.

This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Washington hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 66.2 points per game. It's a different story for Valley Forge, though, as they've been averaging only 24.6 points. The only thing between Washington and another offensive beatdown is Valley Forge. Will they be able to keep them contained? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.