The New Bern Bears will challenge the West Craven Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for New Bern: they have been struggling with ten straight losses at home dating back to last season, while West Craven has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
Last Thursday, New Bern ended up a good deal behind J.H. Rose and lost 51-37.
Meanwhile, West Craven didn't have too much trouble with Greene Central on Thursday as they won 54-35.
West Craven's win came from a few key players New Bern will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Victorian Collins, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards. Collins is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Felisha Wilson, who posted 19 points.
West Craven smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive matchups.
New Bern's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for West Craven, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
New Bern was dealt a bruising 58-28 loss at the hands of West Craven when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will New Bern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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