Stratford has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Goose Creek Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Stratford suffered their biggest defeat since December 2, 2023 on Wednesday. They were beaten by Cane Bay 84-57. Stratford has not had much luck with Cane Bay recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Stratford's loss came about despite a quality game from Nizhier Baldwin, who scored 18 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Amari Washington, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Goose Creek's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their sixth straight loss. They took a 56-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wando.
Stratford has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. As for Goose Creek, they bumped their record down to 9-9 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Stratford took a serious blow against Goose Creek when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 68-26. Can Stratford avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
