Riverside-Durham is 2-8 against Jordan since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Riverside-Durham Pirates will be playing at home against the Jordan Falcons at 8:00 p.m.
Riverside-Durham is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. The game between them and Chapel Hill didn't end well, with Riverside-Durham falling 48-29. The contest marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Jordan entered their tilt with East Chapel Hill on Tuesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victor by a 73-48 margin over the Wildcats. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 22 points or more this season.
Riverside-Durham better keep an eye on Rivers Knight. He was instrumental in Jordan's win, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 11 rebounds. Knight continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Hill, who went 6 of 15 en route to 16 points along with five boards and three steals.
Jordan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Riverside-Durham's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Jordan, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Riverside-Durham ended up a good deal behind Jordan when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 72-53. Will Riverside-Durham 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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