Basketball Game Preview: Roxboro Community Bulldogs vs. Franklin Academy Patriots + How To Watch

The Roxboro Community Bulldogs will challenge the Franklin Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roxboro Community comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

Roxboro Community is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 56 points last Thursday, they were much more limited against Wake Prep Academy on Monday. They were outmatched by the Guardians and fell 62-18. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-10.

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Despite the loss, Roxboro Community had strong showings from Ben Wheeler, who posted six points and three steals, and John Little, who had five points in addition to five boards and three blocks. Little has been hot, having posted three or more blocks the last five times he's played.

Meanwhile, Franklin Academy entered their matchup against Bunn on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Patriots took a 61-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The game was a 30-30 toss-up at halftime, but the Patriots couldn't quite close it out.

Roxboro Community will have to contain Hayes Lewis as he made an impact in Franklin Academy's last game. He almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds. Jaden Lewis was another key player, putting up 12 points.

The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 4-2. As for Roxboro Community, their record is now 0-4.

Roxboro Community beat Franklin Academy 69-58 when the teams last played back in February of 2020. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.