Nash Central is 2-8 against Southern Nash since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Nash Central Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Southern Nash Firebirds at 7:30 p.m. Nash Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Even though Nash Central has not done well against Roanoke Rapids recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Nash Central snuck past Roanoke Rapids with a 63-59 victory. The victory was just what Nash Central needed coming off of a 76-47 defeat in their prior game.
Nash Central's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Markell Jasper, who scored 20 points, and Stephen Howard, who scored 24 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jasper has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Southern Nash's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They fell 66-57 to Franklinton. Southern Nash has not had much luck with Franklinton recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Nash Central's win ended a eight-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-13. As for Southern Nash, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Nash Central came up short against Southern Nash when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 54-41. Will Nash Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
