Basketball Game Preview: Brick Memorial Mustangs vs. Toms River North Mariners

The Brick Memorial Mustangs will take on the Toms River North Mariners at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

While Brick Memorial didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They ended the year with a bang, routing Brick Township 59-39 on Friday. That 20 point margin sets a new team best for the Mustangs this season.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Toms River North beat St. John-Vianney 55-51 on Friday.

Toms River North's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Brick Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.

Brick Memorial might still be hurting after the 65-45 defeat they got from Toms River North in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Brick Memorial 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.