The Maryville Christian Lions will be playing at home against the Mulberry Grove Aces at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maryville Christian is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Maryville Christian ended up a good deal behind Christ Our Rock Lutheran and lost 47-32. Maryville Christian has struggled against Christ Our Rock Lutheran recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Logan Schwenk, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight.
Meanwhile, Mulberry Grove came up short against First Baptist Academy on Monday and fell 60-48. Mulberry Grove has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their defeat, Mulberry Grove saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jackson Icenogle, who scored 15 points, was perhaps the best of all. Carter Scoggins was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five assists and two steals.
Maryville Christian has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 13 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-25 record this season. As for Mulberry Grove, they dropped their record down to 5-17 with that loss, which was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Maryville Christian have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Mulberry Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Maryville Christian against Mulberry Grove in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 54-25 win. Will Maryville Christian repeat their success, or does Mulberry Grove have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
