NCSSM: Morganton is on a seven-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), the Warhorses an 11-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. NCSSM: Morganton will take on the Owen Warhorses at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. NCSSM: Morganton comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 17 points in their last 13 games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.
Last Wednesday, NCSSM: Morganton was beaten by the Tigers 69-13. NCSSM: Morganton was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-6.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 75-44, which was the final score in Owen's tilt against the Tigers on Friday. Owen has struggled against the Tigers recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
The match pitted two dominant guards against one another in Ellie Martin and Alissa Cheek. Cheek had a solid game and scored 14 points. Meanwhile, Martin was balling out in the loss, almost dropping a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds.
NCSSM: Morganton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Owen, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.
NCSSM: Morganton took a serious blow against the Warhorses in their previous meeting back in January, falling 52-9. Will NCSSM: Morganton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
