Basketball Game Preview: Union Knights/Damsels vs. Cranberry Area Berries

By Team Reports Feb 13, 2024, 2:25am

Preview: Union Knights/Damsels vs. Cranberry Area Berries

Union is on a seven-game streak of home losses, Cranberry Area a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Union Knights/Damsels will take on the Cranberry Area Berries at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Saturday, Union lost to Sharpsville on the road by a decisive 62-46 margin.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Madalyn Dehart, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 rebounds. Kya Wetzel was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.

Even though they lost, Union were working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Cranberry Area came up short against Clarion Area on Tuesday and fell 40-27.

Union's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Cranberry Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season.

Union ended up a good deal behind Cranberry Area when the teams last played back in January, losing 39-25. Will Union have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.