Basketball Game Preview: Athens Indians vs. Martin Clippers

By Team Reports Feb 10, 2024, 1:26pm

Preview: Athens Indians vs. Martin Clippers

Athens is on a six-game streak of home losses, Martin a 19-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Athens Indians will take on the Martin Clippers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

On Friday, Athens lost to Heritage Christian Academy on the road by a decisive 51-32 margin.

Nick Clemens was Athens' leading scorer, having posted seven points. Clemens also led the team in rebounds with nine. Kale Kiefer took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with three assists.

Meanwhile, Martin took a serious blow against Saugatuck on Friday, falling 62-35. Martin has struggled against Saugatuck recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Athens' loss dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Martin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-17.