The Muncie Burris Owls are on the road again on Tuesday and plays the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on February 6th.
Last Saturday, Muncie Burris lost to the Golden Eagles on the road by a decisive 67-51 margin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Muncie Burris in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Timo Minnich, who scored 22 points. It was the first time this season that he scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Asher Donahue, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Alexandria-Monroe strolled past the Yellow Jackets with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 62-45.
Muncie Burris' loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Alexandria-Monroe, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
Muncie Burris was able to grind out a solid victory over the Tigers in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, winning 49-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Muncie Burris since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.