Roxboro Community is 0-10 against Henderson Collegiate since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Roxboro Community Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against the Henderson Collegiate Pride at 6:00 p.m. Roxboro Community has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Roxboro Community scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Excelsior Classical Academy 84-38 on the road. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Roxboro Community with their most commanding win of the season.
Roxboro Community's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Ben Wheeler, who scored 16 points, and Collin Horner, who scored 16 points. It was the first time this season that Horner scored 15 or more points. Carver Pleasant was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Meanwhile, Henderson Collegiate pushed their score all the way to 60 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 82-60 walloping at the hands of Voyager. While losing is never fun, Henderson Collegiate can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 535th, while Voyager is ranked 251st).
Roxboro Community's win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. As for Henderson Collegiate, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Roxboro Community came up short against Henderson Collegiate in their previous matchup back in January, falling 61-55. Will Roxboro Community 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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