Preview: Woonsocket Villa Novans vs. Smithfield Sentinels
Woonsocket has been on the road for three straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Smithfield Sentinels at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Rhode Island (Woonsocket is ranked 38th, while Smithfield is ranked 24th).
Last Friday, Woonsocket lost to North Kingstown on the road by a decisive 55-41 margin.
Defeat or not, Woonsocket got some senior leadership from Juelz Stengel and Jamaury Barr. Stengel scored 13 points, while Barr. scored eight points along with ten rebounds. Barr is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight.
Meanwhile, Smithfield scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Sunday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 75-36 win over Scituate. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Smithfield with their most commanding win of the season.
Woonsocket has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. As for Smithfield, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12.
Woonsocket suffered a grim 45-25 defeat to Smithfield in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Woonsocket have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
