Basketball Game Preview: Toms River North Mariners vs. Brick Memorial Mustangs

The Toms River North Mariners will venture away from home to square off against the Brick Memorial Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Friday, Toms River North didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against St. John-Vianney, but they still walked away with a 55-51 win.

Meanwhile, Brick Memorial posted their biggest victory since February 3rd on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 59-39 margin over Brick Township. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Brick Memorial's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Toms River North, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.

Toms River North took their win against Brick Memorial in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 65-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Toms River North since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.