Independence is 0-10 against Africentric Early College since December of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Independence 76ers will host the Africentric Early College Nubians at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Independence is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 37th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 68-66 heartbreaker at the hands of West. One positive for the 76ers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Africentric Early College waltzed into their match on Saturday with 12 straight wins... but they left with 13. They walked away with a 60-53 win over the Cougars. Given the Nubians' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 118th, while the Cougars are ranked 478th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Africentric Early College's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31 points. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 0-15.
Independence was taken down by Africentric Early College 67-26 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Independence 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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