Basketball Game Preview: NSU University Sharks vs. Saint Andrew's Scots

By Team Reports Jan 17, 2024, 4:18am

Preview: NSU University Sharks vs. Saint Andrew's Scots

After two games on the road, NSU University is heading back home. They will take on the Saint Andrew's Scots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

After soaring to 65 points the game before, NSU University were a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They took a serious blow against Palmer Trinity, falling 52-8. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points NSU University has scored all season.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Saint Andrew's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell to Calvary Christian Academy 49-44. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Saint Andrew's came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 188th, while Calvary Christian Academy is ranked 415th).

NSU University has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Saint Andrew's, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.

NSU University came up short against Saint Andrew's when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 49-43. Will NSU University have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.