The Bartlett Indians will take on the Oxford Pirates at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Oxford is facing Bartlett at the wrong time: Bartlett suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Rams, falling 73-49. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 206th, while the Rams are ranked 93rd).
Meanwhile, Oxford came up short against Bay Path RVT on Monday and fell 63-52. The Pirates have struggled against the Minutemen recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Bartlett, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-7.
Bartlett lost to Oxford at home by a decisive 66-52 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Bartlett 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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