Preview: Moses Brown Quakers vs. Cumberland Clippers
Moses Brown has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Cumberland Clippers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Moses Brown will be strutting in after a win while Cumberland will be coming in after a loss.
On Tuesday, Moses Brown faced Chariho in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Moses Brown came out on top against Chariho by a score of 54-43. 54 seems to be a good number for Moses Brown as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.
Moses Brown's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lauren Bousquet, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Marielle Nassiff was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Meanwhile, Cumberland was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 45-39 to Tiverton. Cumberland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Moses Brown pushed their record up to 11-1 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home. As for Cumberland, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Moses Brown took their win against Cumberland when the teams last played back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 54-34. The rematch might be a little tougher for Moses Brown since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
