Basketball Game Preview: Oxford Prep Griffins vs. Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions

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Previous 3 Games

02/19/24 - Neutral	50-11 W
02/15/24 - Away	56-6 W
01/23/24 - Home	54-4 W

Oxford Prep is 3-0 against Excelsior Classical Academy since January of 2024 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Oxford Prep Griffins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions at 4:30 p.m. Excelsior Classical Academy took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Oxford Prep, who comes in off a win.

Oxford Prep is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 53-19 win over Henderson Collegiate. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.

Meanwhile, Excelsior Classical Academy played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Roxboro Community 67-17. The Flying Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-9.

Oxford Prep will need focus on slowing down Arihanna Williams, one of several Excelsior Classical Academy players who made an impact when they last played. She posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals. That was a full 47.1% of Excelsior Classical Academy's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Shadiamond Francis Service, who scored five points.

Oxford Prep's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.3 points per game. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Oxford Prep against Excelsior Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 50-11 victory. Does Oxford Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Excelsior Classical Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.