Basketball Recap: Alcoa Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

After losing to Maryville the last time they met, Alcoa decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Alcoa Tornadoes walked away with a 67-54 victory over the Maryville Red Rebels on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Tornadoes who have now won three contests in a row.

Tornadoes

Previous 5 Games

12/17/24 @ Maryville	67-54
12/13/24 vs Hamilton Heights Christian Academy	61-57
12/05/24 vs Pigeon Forge	67-35
12/03/24 vs Bearden	39-60
11/23/24 vs Hardin Valley Academy	63-61

Alcoa's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-2. As for Maryville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

When Alcoa and Maryville next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Alcoa will try to stop Booker's five-game winning streak when the meet at 3:35 p.m. on December 27th. Meanwhile, Maryville will square off against McMinn Central and their seven-game winning streak at 2:30 p.m. on December 27th.