Basketball Game Preview: Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights vs. Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE

The Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights will venture away from home to square off against the Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Exeter-West Greenwich is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Mt. Pleasant, posting a 60-22 victory. The Scarlet Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.

Kate Hebert was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 25 points and nine steals. Her evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Niniola Olawuyi was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Meanwhile, Blackstone Valley Prep humbled Paul Cuffee with a 68-25 victory. The matchup marked the PRIDE's most dominant win of the season so far.

Blackstone Valley Prep's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.8 points per game. As for Exeter-West Greenwich, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.

Exeter-West Greenwich took their victory against Blackstone Valley Prep in their previous meeting back in January of 2022 by a conclusive 48-23. The rematch might be a little tougher for Exeter-West Greenwich since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.