Basketball Game Preview: Socastee Braves vs. North Myrtle Beach Chiefs

Socastee is on a three-game streak of home losses, North Myrtle Beach a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Socastee Braves will host the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Socastee is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Carolina Forest on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Socastee lost 78-52 to Carolina Forest. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Braves have suffered against the Panthers since January 18, 2022.

Meanwhile, North Myrtle Beach came up short against Conway on Tuesday and fell 47-35. The matchup marked the Chiefs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Socastee's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for North Myrtle Beach, their loss dropped their record down to 11-10.

Socastee came up short against North Myrtle Beach in their previous matchup on January 10th, falling 44-39. Will Socastee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.