Basketball Game Preview: Foard Tigers vs. West Iredell Warriors

Foard is on a three-game streak of home losses, West Iredell a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Foard Tigers will host the West Iredell Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Both were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.

On Friday, Foard didn't have quite enough to beat North Iredell and fell 64-61. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Tuesday (60), the Tigers still had to take the loss.

Meanwhile, West Iredell didn't have quite enough to beat St. Stephens on Friday and fell 87-85. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Tuesday (72), the Warriors still had to take the loss.

Foard will have to contain Jordan Patterson as he made an impact in West Iredell's last game. He went 16 for 23 en route to 42 points and seven boards. The match was Patterson's 18th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Phillip Maxey, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 15 points and five steals.

West Iredell's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Foard, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-17.

Foard might still be hurting after the 82-62 loss they got from West Iredell in their previous matchup on January 3rd. Will Foard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.