The Memphis Yellowjackets and the Peck Pirates will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Memphis is looking for their season's first win.
Memphis came up short against Bad Axe on Friday, falling 58-38.
Meanwhile, Peck came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Akron-Fairgrove to the tune of 61-33 on Friday. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Memphis better keep an eye on Thomas West. He was instrumental in Peck's win, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds. West has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 17 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Aiden Alfaro, who posted ten points and four steals.
Peck was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Peck's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Memphis, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Memphis strolled past Peck in their previous meeting back in February of 2020 by a score of 45-31. Does Memphis have another victory up their sleeve, or will Peck turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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