Erie is 4-0 against Fort LeBoeuf since January of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Erie Royals will be playing at home against the Fort LeBoeuf Bison at 7:15 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Erie pushed their score all the way to 66 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell to Mercyhurst Prep 71-66. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Erie came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while Mercyhurst Prep is ranked 221st).
Meanwhile, Fort LeBoeuf's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their ninth straight defeat. They took a 65-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of General McLane. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Fort LeBoeuf in their matchups with General McLane: they've now lost four in a row.
Erie's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-6. As for Fort LeBoeuf, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Erie took their win against Fort LeBoeuf in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 66-42. Does Erie have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort LeBoeuf turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
