Basketball Game Preview: Monroe Central Seminoles vs. Martins Ferry Purple Riders

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Previous 3 Games

02/07/24 - Home	58-50 W
01/14/23 - Away	45-40 W
02/03/21 - Neutral	60-50 W

Monroe Central has gone 3-0 against Martins Ferry recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Monroe Central Seminoles are taking a road trip to challenge the Martins Ferry Purple Riders at 12:15 p.m.

Last Thursday, Monroe Central came up short against Union Local and fell 47-39. The loss continues a trend for the Seminoles in their matchups with the Jets: they've now lost nine in a row.

Meanwhile, Martins Ferry blew past St. Clairsville, posting a 62-20 win. The Purple Riders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 26 points or more this season.

Martins Ferry's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Monroe Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.

Monroe Central beat Martins Ferry 58-50 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monroe Central since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.