Union County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Milan Indians, falling 70-47. If the Patriots were looking for revenge after losing 75-38 to the Indians when the teams met back in February of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Union County lost, don't look at Nick Watterson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 boards. That was a full 46.8% of the Patriots' points, marking the fifth time in a row Watterson has posted more than a third of the team's points. Cooper Grey also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Union County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Milan, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-10.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Union County will square off against Hagerstown at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 57.6 points per game this season. As for Milan, they will face off against Crothersville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.74 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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