Newcastle is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Douglas is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The two teams will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
On Friday, Newcastle was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-50 to Burns.
Meanwhile, Douglas blew past Rawlins, posting a 68-33 win. The Bearcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 22 points or more this season.
Newcastle's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Douglas, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Newcastle took a serious blow against Douglas when the teams last played back in January, falling 92-50. Will Newcastle have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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