Basketball Game Preview: Upper Darby Royals vs. Lower Merion Aces

Upper Darby is 2-8 against Lower Merion since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Upper Darby Royals will be playing at home against the Lower Merion Aces at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Upper Darby is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Saturday. They took a 47-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ridley.

Meanwhile, Lower Merion lost to Haverford at home by a 53-35 margin on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Aces can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 168th, while the Fords are ranked 36th).

Lower Merion has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for Upper Darby, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.

Upper Darby took a serious blow against Lower Merion in their previous matchup back in January, falling 60-32. Will Upper Darby 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.