Basketball Game Preview: Deerfield Beach Bucks vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 8:28pm

Preview: Deerfield Beach Bucks vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders

The Deerfield Beach Bucks will be playing at home against the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Deerfield Beach: they have been struggling with nine straight losses at home, while St. Thomas Aquinas has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.

Deerfield Beach suffered their biggest loss since December 18, 2023 on Thursday. They were dealt a 61-31 defeat at the hands of Boyd Anderson. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Deerfield Beach has scored all season.

In what's become a running theme this season, St. Thomas Aquinas gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 85-36 victory over Miami Beach on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win St. Thomas Aquinas has managed all season.

St. Thomas Aquinas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ayden (AJ) Ambrose, who scored 16 points along with five assists and four steals. Clarence Westbrook Jr. was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with three steals.

Deerfield Beach's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-15. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, their victory bumped their record up to 16-5.

Deerfield Beach came up short against St. Thomas Aquinas when the teams last played back in December of 2022, falling 58-52. Will Deerfield Beach 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.