Basketball Game Preview: Southampton Mariners vs. Pierson Whalers

Southampton has gone 8-0 against Pierson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Southampton Mariners will square off against the Pierson Whalers at 6:15 p.m. One thing working in Southampton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.

Last Thursday, Southampton strolled past Bayport-Blue Point with points to spare, taking the game 78-64.

It was another big night for Alex Franklin, who posted 28 points. His afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Naevon Williams was another key player, putting up 15 points.

Meanwhile, Pierson came up short against Bridgehampton back in December of 2024 and fell 76-65.

Southampton pushed their record up to 12-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 46.3 points. As for Pierson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Everything came up roses for Southampton against Pierson when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 113-35 win. In that game, Southampton amassed a halftime lead of 63-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.