Mead is 8-2 against Erie since January of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Mead Mavericks will host the Erie Tigers at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Erie will be up against a hot Mead team: the squad just extended their winning streak to four. Mead walked away with a 69-59 victory over Frederick on Friday.
| 01/17/25 vs Frederick | 26 |
| 01/14/25 @ Monarch | 24 |
| 01/10/25 @ Silver Creek | 23 |
| 01/08/25 vs Riverdale Ridge | 24 |
| 01/07/25 vs Legacy | 20 |
It was another big night for Matthew Angelo, who went 8 of 11 on his way to 26 points and seven boards. His evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of George Hubert, who posted 11 points and five assists.
Meanwhile, Erie hadn't done well against Monarch recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Erie came out on top against Monarch by a score of 57-45. That looming 57-45 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Erie's win came from a few key players Mead will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Garrett Owen, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Christopher Smith, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards.
Erie's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Mead, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Mead has been crashing the rebounds this season, having averaged 29.1 boards per game. However, it's not like Erie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.6 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Mead came up short against Erie when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 66-58. Will Mead 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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