The Oxford Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Assabet Valley RVT Aztecs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Oxford suffered their closest defeat yet this season on Friday. They fell just short of Uxbridge by a score of 52-50. Oxford's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The losing side was boosted by Brady Marqoupis, who scored 26 points. That was a full 52% of Oxford's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Andruw Martinez was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Meanwhile, Assabet Valley RVT's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a hard 46-31 fall against Advanced Math & Science Academy. Assabet Valley RVT has struggled against Advanced Math & Science Academy recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Oxford now has a losing record at 4-5. Assabet Valley RVT's record now sits at 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Oxford against Assabet Valley RVT in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 68-37 win. Will Oxford repeat their success, or does Assabet Valley RVT have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
