Basketball Game Preview: Ashley Screaming Eagle vs. Topsail Pirates

Ashley hasn't had much luck against Topsail recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Ashley Screaming Eagle will host the Topsail Pirates at 6:00 p.m.

Ashley is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Hoggard on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Ashley was outmatched by Hoggard and fell 51-13. The contest marked the Screaming Eagle's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Topsail's strategy against South Brunswick on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Topsail blew South Brunswick out of the water with a 67-17 final score. That looming 67-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pirates yet this season.

Ashley's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Topsail, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.

Ashley came up short against Topsail in their previous meeting last Wednesday, falling 40-34. Will Ashley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.