Basketball Game Preview: Mt. Abraham Eagles vs. Mount Anthony Patriots
By Team Reports
Dec 26, 2023, 3:13am
Preview: Mt. Abraham Eagles vs. Mount Anthony Patriots
The Mt. Abraham Eagles will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Mount Anthony Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Mt. Abraham's five-game losing streak dating back to last season came to an end on Friday. They came out on top against Mt. St. Joseph Academy by a score of 68-57. Mt. Abraham's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Even though Mount Anthony has not done well against Brattleboro recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Mount Anthony walked away with a 65-52 win over Brattleboro. That 65-52 margin sets a new team best for Mount Anthony this season.
Mt. Abraham's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Mount Anthony, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.