Recap: Essex Trojans vs. Middlesex Chargers
The Essex Trojans lost against the Middlesex Chargers back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Essex was dealt a 70-43 loss at the hands of Middlesex. Essex was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-19.
Middlesex got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Malik Dandy out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. Dandy hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for six straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of JaQuan Griffin, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten assists.
This is the second loss in a row for Essex and nudges their season record down to 5-13. As for Middlesex, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Essex will take on Jamestown at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Middlesex, they will head out on the road to challenge Nandua at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Middlesex knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Nandua likes a good challenge.
