After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Maranatha Christian is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-court as they take on the Emmanuel Christian Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Maranatha Christian blew past Southside Christian, posting a 44-9 victory.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Christian came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Carolina Christian Academy by a score of 33-23 on Friday.
Maddie Oliver was a one-man wrecking crew for Emmanuel Christian as she scored eight points along with 14 rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabbi Crowley, who posted seven points plus 13 rebounds and three steals.
The win got Maranatha Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Emmanuel Christian, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Maranatha Christian opened the new year with a less-than-successful 49-37 defeat to Emmanuel Christian. Will Maranatha Christian 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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