Basketball Game Preview: Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers vs. Oxon Hill Clippers

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2024, 6:31am

Preview: Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers vs. Oxon Hill Clippers

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North is 0-3 against Oxon Hill since January of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers will get right back to it and host the Oxon Hill Clippers at 7:15 p.m. on January 23rd. Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 529 points over their last seven games.

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North posted their biggest victory yet this season on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat College Park Academy 70-34 at home. Given Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North's advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while College Park Academy is ranked 236th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North to victory, but perhaps none more so than Foncham Ambe, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Devin Thomas, who scored 13 points along with three steals.

Meanwhile, Oxon Hill's 17-6 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They fell 59-47 to Gwynn Park on Monday.

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North pushed their record up to 8-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.5 points per game. As for Oxon Hill, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North couldn't quite finish off Oxon Hill in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 and fell 68-66. Will Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.