Fairfield is 8-1 against Teague since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Fairfield Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Teague Lions at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, Fairfield came up short against Westwood and fell 72-59. Fairfield has struggled against Westwood recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Teague can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 66-42 margin over Elkhart. The victory was just what Teague needed coming off of a 95-42 defeat in their prior contest.
Jehmel Rice continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brayden Leija, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Fairfield has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-18 record this season. As for Teague, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.
Everything came up roses for Fairfield against Teague when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 75-44 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fairfield since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
