The Albemarle Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Union Academy Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Albemarle is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Albemarle was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 43-38 to South Stanly. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 598th, while the Rowdy Rebel Bulls are ranked 296th).
Meanwhile, Union Academy came into Thursday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 73-52 margin over Valor Preparatory Academy on Thursday. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.
Union Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-6. As for Albemarle, their loss dropped their record down to 1-16.
Albemarle came up short against Union Academy in their previous matchup on January 9th, falling 63-58. Can Albemarle avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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