Preview: Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers vs. Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers
Mercer Christian Academy is 9-0 against Pipestem Christian Academy since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers will head out on the road to square off against the Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Mercer Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last seven games.
Mercer Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They skirted past Morgantown Christian Academy 82-80. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Mercer Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was MJ Patton, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 12 assists. Patton is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last ten games he's played. Eli Patton was another key contributor, scoring 28 points along with eight assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pipestem Christian Academy lost to Victory Baptist Academy on the road by a decisive 54-40 margin on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Pipestem Christian Academy has scored all season.
Mercer Christian Academy pushed their record up to 14-10 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Pipestem Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
Mercer Christian Academy strolled past Pipestem Christian Academy when the teams last played last Friday by a score of 68-50. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mercer Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
