The W.E.B. DuBois Academy Lions will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Campbellsville Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, W.E.B. DuBois Academy had to suffer through a 64-33 loss at the hands of North Oldham. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Mustangs are ranked 32nd).
Meanwhile, Campbellsville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Russell County, falling 85-63. The match was a close 43-41 at the break, but unfortunately for the Eagles it sure didn't stay that way.
W.E.B. DuBois Academy will have to contain Jalen Gribbins as he made an impact in Campbellsville's last game. He went 7 for 12 from beyond the arc on his way to 27 points and five rebounds. KeKe Miller was another key player, putting up six points.
Even though they lost, Campbellsville was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Campbellsville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for W.E.B. DuBois Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
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