Basketball Game Preview: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans vs. Triton Hawks

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability has won 29 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Triton has won 29 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans will host the Triton Hawks at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 20 matchups.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They breezed past Williams to the tune of 92-51. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 21 games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Triton faced off against Eastern Alamance on Tuesday. Triton snuck past Eastern Alamance with a 77-71 win.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability better keep an eye on Ro'Mello Pegues. He was instrumental in Triton's win, going 6-for-11 to rack up 24 points and six boards. Pegues' big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Demarbiaz Devane was another key player, dropping a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's victory bumped their record up to 26-2. As for Triton, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability came up short against Triton in their previous meeting back in February of 2015, falling 72-65. Will Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 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.