Preview: Shaker Bison vs. Schenectady Patriots
Shaker has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Schenectady Patriots at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Shaker ended up a good deal behind Columbia and lost 57-42.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Peyton Hoblock, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. Giada Lanni was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Schenectady's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, falling 67-36. That's two games in a row now that Schenectady has lost by exactly 31 points.
Shaker's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Schenectady, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-14.
Everything came up roses for Shaker against Schenectady when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 66-28 win. With Shaker ahead 40-9 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
