The Fulton Steamers will take on the Mercer County Golden Eagles in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercer County took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Fulton, who comes in off a win.
Fulton took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They secured a 52-48 W over Scales Mound. The win was some much needed relief for the Steamers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Mercer County came up short against Illini West on Saturday and fell 48-36. The game marked the Golden Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Mercer County has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. As for Fulton, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Fulton might still be hurting after the 50-30 loss they got from Mercer County in their previous matchup back in November. Will Fulton 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.
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