After five games on the road, Newmarket is heading back home. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the Epping Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Newmarket scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 71-38 victory over Pittsfield on the road. That looming 71-38 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Newmarket yet this season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Epping beat Mascenic Regional 51-47 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Epping.
Newmarket's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Epping, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season.
Newmarket came up short against Epping in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 57-53. Will Newmarket have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.