Basketball Game Preview: Maspeth Argos vs. Middle College Panthers

After both having extra time off, the Maspeth Argos and the Middle College Panthers will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Maspeth saw some tournament action last Friday. They managed a 78-72 victory over Martin Luther.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middle College). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-51 win over Energy Tech two weeks ago. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Maspeth's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Middle College, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.

Everything came up roses for Maspeth against Middle College when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as the squad secured an 88-28 win. Will Maspeth repeat their success, or does Middle College have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.