Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Middlesex

Middlesex took a 48-point loss the last time they faced off against West Point, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chargers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Pointers 40-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted since December 19, 2024.

Chargers

Previous 3 Games

01/15/26 @ West Point	40-38
01/13/26 @ Carver College and Career Academy	71-6
01/08/26 vs Charles City	49-26

The win (which was Middlesex's third in a row) raised their record to 5-4. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.3 points on average over those games. As for West Point, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.

Middlesex will be playing at home against Chincoteague at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Point, they will head out to face off against Carver College and Career Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pointers will be up against the Wolverines' rather soft defense (which has allowed 62.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.