The Vance County Vipers will be playing at home against the Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cristo Rey Research Triangle took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Vance County, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Vance County was able to grind out a solid victory over J.F. Webb, taking the game 58-47. The win made it back-to-back wins for Vance County.
Khaleel Harvey was the offensive standout of the match as he scored 19 points. Taeshawn Alston was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Cristo Rey Research Triangle's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 46-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of Carolina Friends.
Despite the defeat, Cristo Rey Research Triangle got a solid performance out of Christian Gill, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Gill pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Immanuel Holland, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Vance County has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, their loss was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 4-5.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Vance County have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 29.2 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, though, as they've been averaging only 25 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
