Eastern is 2-8 against Salem since November of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Eastern Musketeers will host the Salem Lions at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Saturday, Eastern came up short against Austin and fell 56-49.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Addison Smith, who posted ten points in addition to six assists and three steals. Bailey Trainor was another key player, posting eight points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Salem entered their matchup against Orleans on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Salem had to suffer through a 65-25 loss at the hands of Orleans. The Lions' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Eastern's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Salem, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Eastern and Salem were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in November of 2023, but Eastern came up empty-handed after a 31-30 loss. Will Eastern 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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