Tucker is 0-5 against Decatur since November of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Tucker Tigers will be playing at home against the Decatur Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Tucker's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Arabia Mountain, falling 62-27. Tucker has struggled against Arabia Mountain recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Decatur came up short against Chamblee on Tuesday and fell 41-33.
Despite the loss, Decatur saw an underclassman step up: Dejah Raine scored 17 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Raine continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Nadiya Mohamed, who scored five points along with four steals.
Tucker has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Decatur, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Tucker lost to Decatur at home by a decisive 53-37 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Tucker 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.
