Harlem is on a six-game streak of home losses, Jefferson a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Harlem Huskies will host the Jefferson J-Hawks at 6:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Harlem was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-49 to Rockford Auburn. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 375th, while the Knights are ranked 178th).
Meanwhile, after soaring to 61 points the game before, Jefferson was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They were outmatched by Guilford and fell 57-23. The contest marked the J-Hawks' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Harlem, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
Harlem was able to grind out a solid win over Jefferson when the teams last played back in January of 2024, winning 60-48. Will Harlem repeat their success, or does Jefferson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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