St. Mary hasn't had much luck against Providence Prep recently, but that could start to change on Monday. St. Mary's will welcome Providence Prep at 6:00 p.m. St. Mary's has given up an average of 65.2 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
St. Mary's is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Grace Academy on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Rams were outmatched by Grace Academy and fell 97-26. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-8.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Providence Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They were the clear victors by an 80-58 margin over Methodist Children's Home on Friday. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Providence Prep's win came from a few key players that St. Mary's will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bennett Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten assists. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in boards (six). Micah Santana was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Providence Prep was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
St. Mary's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Providence Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
St. Mary's took a serious blow against Providence Prep in their previous matchup back in January, falling 68-25. Will St. Mary's have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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