Greenville is 6-0 against Pickens since January of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Greenville Red Raiders will get right back to it and host the Pickens Blue Flame at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Greenville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 15 matchups -- so hopefully Pickens likes a good challenge.
Greenville scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 76-43 victory over Berea. Greenville has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Pickens' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. Their tough 67-42 loss to Easley might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Pickens has suffered since December 14, 2023.
Greenville's win bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Pickens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Greenville against Pickens in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 68-23 victory. Will Greenville repeat their success, or does Pickens have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.