Basketball Game Preview: Somersworth Toppers vs. Belmont Red Raiders

The Somersworth Toppers will square off against the Belmont Red Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Tuesday, Somersworth came up short against Prospect Mountain and fell 56-45. The Toppers haven't had much luck with the Timberwolves recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Meanwhile, Belmont entered their tilt with Berlin on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Mountaineers, posting a 73-20 win. The Red Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 32 points or more this season.

Belmont's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Somersworth, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.

Somersworth was dealt a bruising 72-35 defeat at the hands of Belmont when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Somersworth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.