Preview: University Christian Barracudas vs. Hickory Christian Academy Knights
University Christian has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hickory Christian Academy Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Hickory Christian Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
University Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-35 victory over Salem Baptist Christian. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win University Christian has managed all season.
Hickory Christian Academy suffered their biggest loss since November 14, 2023 on Friday. They were the victim of a rough 73-48 loss at the hands of Davidson Day. While losing is never fun, Hickory Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 334th, while Davidson Day is ranked 42nd).
University Christian's win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Hickory Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
University Christian took a serious blow against Hickory Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 79-47. The matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point University Christian was down 60-18.
