The Sumner Tigers will challenge the Bucksport Golden Bucks at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Sumner's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Bucksport has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Thursday, Sumner lost to Machias on the road by a 46-27 margin. The matchup marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Bucksport took a blow against Mattanawcook on Thursday, falling 57-25. While losing is never fun, the Golden Bucks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Lynx are ranked fourth).
Sumner's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Bucksport, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Sumner came up short against Bucksport when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 62-53. Will Sumner 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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