Spaulding hasn't had much luck against Montpelier recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Spaulding Crimson Tide will look to defend their home court against the Montpelier Solons at 11:00 a.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
While Spaulding didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They managed a 67-61 win over North Country Union on Monday.
Meanwhile, Montpelier got the win against Harwood on Friday by a conclusive 71-49. That's two games straight that the Solons have won by exactly 22 points.
Montpelier's win came from a few key players Spaulding will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Clayton Foster, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 13 points in addition to six assists and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Atif Milak, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Montpelier smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matchups.
Spaulding's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points per game. As for Montpelier, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Spaulding took a serious blow against Montpelier in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 82-43. Will Spaulding 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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