The East Carteret Mariners will face off against the West Craven Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Carteret has given up an average of 66.6 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East Carteret is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Wednesday. They took a blow against Croatan, falling 71-14. The matchup marked the Mariners' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
They got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of Luke McIntosh and Eli Jenkins, who each put up three points.
Meanwhile, West Craven gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They snuck past East Carteret with a 46-40 victory. The score was all tied up 22-22 at the break, but the Eagles were the better team in the second half.
West Craven's win came from a few key players East Carteret will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaiden Bryant, who posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Cameron Wilson, who put up seven points and three steals.
East Carteret's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for West Craven, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
East Carteret came up short against West Craven in their previous matchup on Tuesday, falling 46-40. Will the Mariners 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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