Basketball Game Preview: Troy Christian Eagles vs. Milton-Union Bulldogs

The Troy Christian Eagles will square off against the Milton-Union Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Troy Christian has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 7.

Troy Christian is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Covington on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Troy Christian came up short against Covington, falling 51-29. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-8.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Milton-Union's strategy against Franklin Monroe on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Milton-Union blew Franklin Monroe out of the water with a 56-26 final score. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 30 points or more this season.

Troy Christian better keep an eye on Jenna Brumbaugh. She was instrumental in Milton-Union's win, dropping a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. The contest was Brumbaugh's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Riley Shaw, who went 5 of 6 en route to 10 points.

Milton-Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 21 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Milton-Union's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.4 points per game. As for Troy Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Troy Christian lost to Milton-Union at home by a decisive 58-43 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Troy Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.