Basketball Recap: Manchester Central Drops Highest Score of Season Against Spaulding

Manchester Central scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 69-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spaulding Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Little Green of the 55-52 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.

Manchester Central's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.8 points per game. As for Spaulding, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester Central will challenge Londonderry at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spaulding, they will square off against Exeter at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Exeter's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matchups.