University Christian is on a ten-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Statesville Christian a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The University Christian Barracudas will take on the Statesville Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
University Christian suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Tuesday. They were dealt a 74-41 defeat at the hands of Hickory Christian Academy. University Christian has not had much luck with Hickory Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
University Christian's loss came about despite a quality game from Reece Morin, who scored 16 points. Morin is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Max Haan was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Meanwhile, Statesville Christian pushed their score all the way to 65 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Salem Baptist Christian by a score of 68-65. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Statesville Christian has suffered yet this season.
University Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Statesville Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-8.
University Christian lost to Statesville Christian at home by a decisive 50-35 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Can University Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
