The Martinsburg Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Washington Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Martinsburg has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Martinsburg is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Jefferson by a score of 52-39. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Addyson Strovel
| 02/28/25 vs Jefferson | 12 |
| 02/20/25 @ Musselman | 16 |
| 02/18/25 vs Saint James | 12 |
| 02/17/25 @ GVCS Broadfording | 11 |
| 02/14/25 vs University | 19 |
Martinsburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Addyson Strovel, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Strovel is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down 11 or more in each of the last five games she's played. Aaliyah Wymer was another key player, shooting 67% from the field en route to 16 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Washington waltzed into their match last Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 48-38 win over the Eagles. Given the Patriots' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 15th, while the Eagles are ranked 91st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Washington pushed their record up to 17-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games. As for Martinsburg, their record now sits at 15-5.
Martinsburg came up short against Washington when the teams last played back in February, falling 48-39. Can Martinsburg avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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