Basketball Game Preview: Pikesville Panthers vs. Milford Mill Academy Millers

The Pikesville Panthers will challenge the Milford Mill Academy Millers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Pikesville: 28.1, Milford Mill Academy: 29.2) so any points scored will be well earned.

Milford Mill Academy is facing Pikesville at the wrong time: Pikesville suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 42-31 to the Eagles. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Mariah Jones-Bey

Steals

02/22/25 vs North Point	6
02/20/25 @ Woodlawn	6
02/15/25 @ Rosedale Christian Academy	9
02/14/25 vs Hereford	9
02/07/25 vs New Town	9
+ 16 more games

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Mariah Jones-Bey, who posted eight points and six steals. Jones-Bey is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Qaidence David was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks.

Even though they lost, Pikesville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.

Meanwhile, Milford Mill Academy was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Randallstown 57-12. The Millers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 36 points or more this season.

Pikesville's defeat dropped their record down to 18-3. As for Milford Mill Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 17-3.

Everything came up roses for Pikesville against Milford Mill Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2023, as the team secured a 70-16 win. In that contest, Pikesville amassed a halftime lead of 36-5, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.