Basketball Game Preview: Eastpointe Shamrocks vs. New Haven Rockets

Eastpointe hasn't had much luck against New Haven recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eastpointe Shamrocks will welcome the New Haven Rockets at 3:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Sunday, Eastpointe was beaten by Hamtramck 77-21. The contest marked the Shamrocks' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, New Haven was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 60-56 to Salem. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Eastpointe's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for New Haven, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.

Eastpointe was taken down by New Haven 82-47 in their previous matchup back in February of 2018. Can Eastpointe avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.