Preview: Dillon Christian Warriors vs. Carolina Academy Bobcats
After two games on the road, Dillon Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Carolina Academy Bobcats at 6:55 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Dillon Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matchups.
Dillon Christian posted their biggest win yet this season on Friday. Everything went their way against King's Academy as Dillon Christian made off with a 75-50 win. 75 seems to be a good number for Dillon Christian as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.
Dillon Christian relied on the efforts of Thompson Stone, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten assists, and Sean Locklear, who scored 30 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Locklear has scored all season. Reese Bracey was another key contributor, scoring four points along with eight rebounds and five steals.
Meanwhile, Carolina Academy managed to keep up with Williamsburg Academy until halftime on Tuesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Carolina Academy suffered a rough 74-49 defeat at the hands of Williamsburg Academy. Carolina Academy has not had much luck with Williamsburg Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Dillon Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Carolina Academy, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Dillon Christian came up short against Carolina Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 60-53. Will Dillon Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.