For the first time this season, Springport will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the Union City Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Springport came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Marshall, falling 68-45. The Spartans were down 51-31 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
The losing side was boosted by Derek Miller, who shot 78% from the field en route to 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Wiginton, who posted nine points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Union City lost 68-45 to Olivet on Friday.
Having lost for the first time this season, Springport fell to 2-1. As for Union City, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Springport couldn't quite get it done against Union City in their previous matchup back in January as they fell 47-40. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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