Piscataway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 66-50 to the Howell Rebels. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 198th, while the Rebels are ranked 36th).
Piscataway's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Howell, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Piscataway will take on Watchung Hills Regional on Thursday. Piscataway has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Howell, they will square off against Vineland on Thursday. Howell is facing Vineland at the right time seeing as Vineland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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