Peck is 2-8 against Kingston since December of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Peck Pirates will look to defend their home court against the Kingston Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. Peck has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Friday, Peck strolled past Mayville with points to spare, taking the game 50-31.
Peck's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Thomas West, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and four blocks. West is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last seven games he's played. Carsten Lieblang was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Kingston put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past Mayville, posting a 72-38 victory at home.
Kingston got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Deroseau out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Deroseau has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Owen Corlis, who scored 18 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Peck's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-9. As for Kingston, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Friday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Peck have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 38.8% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Kingston struggles in that department as they've made 42.1% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Peck lost to Kingston at home by a decisive 53-37 margin in their previous matchup back in January. Will Peck have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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