The Union Pines Vikings have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Scotland Fighting Scots at 7:30 p.m. on February 2nd. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Union Pines was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 77-71 to the Yellow Jackets.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jaylen Kyle, who scored 28 points along with six rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Trent Hilburn, who scored 19 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Scotland had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down Purnell Swett 56-38 on Wednesday.
Scotland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shyland Harrell, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Jonathan Graham was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Union Pines has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for Scotland, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-12.
Union Pines came up short against the Fighting Scots when the teams last played back in January, falling 58-52. Will Union Pines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
