After two games on the road, Coalfield is heading back home. They will take on the Oakdale Eagles at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Coalfield had to suffer through a rough 70-42 loss at the hands of Oliver Springs.
Meanwhile, Oakdale's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a 52-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rockwood.
Coalfield's defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-13. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.4 points per game. As for Oakdale, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Coalfield lost to Oakdale at home by a decisive 81-63 margin in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will Coalfield 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.