After two games on the road, Mt. St. Joseph Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Villa Joseph Marie Jems at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Sunday, Mt. St. Joseph Academy came up short against Bayard Rustin and fell 58-47. While losing is never fun, Mt. St. Joseph Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 358th, while Bayard Rustin is ranked 92nd).
Meanwhile, Villa Joseph Marie scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Academy Park 60-30 on the road. The victory was nothing new for Villa Joseph Marie as they're now sitting on three straight.
Mt. St. Joseph Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Villa Joseph Marie, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5.
Mt. St. Joseph Academy lost to Villa Joseph Marie at home by a decisive 58-41 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Mt. St. Joseph Academy 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.
