Franklin is 6-1 against Eastern Tech since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Franklin Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eastern Tech Mavericks at 5:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Wednesday, Franklin came up short against Kenwood and fell 58-46. Franklin has struggled against Kenwood recently, as their match on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Eastern Tech's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 73-61 to Catonsville. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Franklin has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 19-4 record this season. As for Eastern Tech, they dropped their record down to 9-9 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Franklin and Eastern Tech were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in January of 2023, but Franklin came up empty-handed after a 54-53 loss. Will Franklin 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.
