Southwest Virginia Academy is 0-4 against the Chiefs since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Both teams will face off at 7:00 p.m. on February 8th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Southwest Virginia Academy is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Southwest Virginia Academy came up short against the Gryphons and fell 45-38.
Carlisle was handed a three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against the Raiders on Friday. Carlisle blew past the Raiders 78-16 at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Carlisle has managed all season.
Carlisle found their leader in underclassman Kenzie Board, who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Ja'La Niblett, who scored ten points.
Southwest Virginia Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-8. As for Carlisle, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-10.
Southwest Virginia Academy was dealt a bruising 67-17 defeat at the hands of the Chiefs in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Will Southwest Virginia Academy 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.
