Islip is 2-8 against the Kingsmen since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Islip Buccaneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kings Park Kingsmen at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Islip scored the most points they've had all season to find success back in January. They enjoyed a cozy 53-35 win over Miller Place. That looming 53-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Islip yet this season.
Meanwhile, Kings Park entered their tilt with the Warriors with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. Kings Park took their match at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 60-31 win over the Warriors. Kings Park has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 22 points or more this season.
Kings Park's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Gianna Zawol, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and four steals, and Ryan Currier, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and six blocks. Currier is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Madison Schultz, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
Islip's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Kings Park, they pushed their record up to 12-5 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Islip suffered a grim 41-19 defeat to the Kingsmen when the teams last played back in January. Will Islip 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.
