Basketball Game Preview: DME Academy - vs. New Smyrna Beach Barracudas

DME Academy is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while New Smyrna Beach is on a eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The DME Academy - will host the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

DME Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Grind Prep, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (DME Academy was ranked 12th). DME Academy strolled past Grind Prep with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 75-58.

Meanwhile, New Smyrna Beach wrapped up 2024 with a 54-40 win over Westminster Academy.

DME Academy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for New Smyrna Beach, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.