The Essex Trojans will square off against the Northumberland Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Saturday, Essex earned a 56-43 win over Lunenburg Central. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Meanwhile, Northumberland came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Red Devils as they made off with a 75-49 victory. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 26 points or more this season.
Essex better keep an eye on Tyreek Lundy. He was instrumental in Northumberland's win, dropping a triple-double on 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. The contest was Lundy's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Malachi Howard was another key player, putting up nine points along with six boards and five assists.
Northumberland's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Essex, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Essex suffered a grim 71-47 defeat to Northumberland in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Essex 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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