Basketball Preview: Carlisle Indians vs. Beckville Bearcats
Carlisle hasn't had much luck against Beckville recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Carlisle Indians will venture away from home to take on the Beckville Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Carlisle is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Union Grove last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Carlisle had to suffer through a 49-17 loss at the hands of Union Grove.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Beckville duked it out withUnion Grove on Tuesday. Beckville received a blow as they fell 46-32 to Union Grove.
Beckville might have lost, but man, Ayanna Burroughs was a machine: she dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Burroughs also racked up three offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in January. Jordan Boxley was another key player, posting five points.
Even though they lost, Beckville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Beckville has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Carlisle, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Carlisle came up short against Beckville in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 35-31. Can Carlisle avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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