Basketball Game Preview: Murdock Blue Devils vs. Ayer Shirley Panthers

The Murdock Blue Devils will face off against the Ayer Shirley Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

On Monday, Murdock ended up a good deal behind University Park and lost 57-43. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Ayer Shirley entered their tilt with West Boylston on Monday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victor by a 68-45 margin over the Lions. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.

Ayer Shirley pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Murdock, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Murdock was taken down by Ayer Shirley 79-40 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Murdock have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.