After four games on the road, Eastside is heading back home. They will take on the Clifton Mustangs at TBD on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Saturday, Eastside was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-38 to Wayne Valley. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Eastside has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Clifton's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight defeat. They took a 48-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Orange. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Clifton came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 139th, while West Orange is ranked 279th).
Eastside's defeat dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Clifton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Eastside beat Clifton 51-40 in their previous matchup last Saturday. Will Eastside repeat their success, or does Clifton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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