Basketball Game Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Orangeburg Prep Indians

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2024, 4:07am

Basketball Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Orangeburg Prep Indians

Thomas Sumter Academy is 1-9 against the Indians since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will be playing at home against the Orangeburg Prep Indians at 7:15 p.m. Thomas Sumter Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.

Last Friday, Thomas Sumter Academy was beaten by the Crusaders 69-33. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Thomas Sumter Academy in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Orangeburg Prep didn't have too much trouble with the at home on Friday as they won 64-47. The win made it back-to-back wins for Orangeburg Prep.

Thomas Sumter Academy dropped their record down to 0-14 with that defeat, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Orangeburg Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.

Thomas Sumter Academy was dealt a bruising 75-17 defeat at the hands of the Indians in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Thomas Sumter Academy 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.