The Ellington Knights will square off against the Rockville Rams at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Ellington will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Ellington didn't have too much trouble with Windsor Locks as they won 59-41.
Meanwhile, Rockville strolled past Somers with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 54-36. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
Rockville's win came from a few key players Ellington will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Matt Bannon, who went 8 of 14 en route to 17 points and eight rebounds. He has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Darek Albert, who posted 13 points and five assists.
Rockville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Rockville's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Ellington, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Ellington came up short against Rockville in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 54-48. Will Ellington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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