Hancock hasn't had much luck against Richards recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Warriors at 4:55 p.m. Hancock has given up an average of 59 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hancock came up short against Blue Island Eisenhower on Monday, falling 72-49.
Meanwhile, Richards took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 90-38 win over Chicago Vocational.
Hancock better keep an eye on Rashaud Lyons. He was instrumental in Richards' win, almost dropping a double-double with 27 points and nine rebounds. Those 27 points gave Lyons a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayvon Larry, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards.
The victory got Richards back to even at 1-1. As for Hancock, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Hancock lost to Richards on the road by a decisive 66-50 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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