Basketball Game Preview: Camden Military Spartans vs. Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2024, 2:29am

Preview: Camden Military Spartans vs. Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats

After six games on the road, Camden Military is heading back home. They will take on the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Camden Military suffered their biggest loss yet this season two weeks ago. They were dealt a 63-22 loss at the hands of North Central. Camden Military was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-9.

Meanwhile, Laurence Manning Academy had to suffer through a rough 70-41 loss at the hands of Pinewood Prep. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Laurence Manning Academy has scored all season.

Camden Military dropped their record down to 1-8 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 26.3 points per game. As for Laurence Manning Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-6.

Camden Military might still be hurting after the 66-43 loss they got from Laurence Manning Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Can Camden Military avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.