The Meadville Eagles just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Novinger Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Meadville's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
On Thursday, Meadville was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 60-56 to Hale. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now lost four in a row.
Meadville's loss came about despite a quality game from Mason Dennis, who posted 16 points and six assists. Walker Norris was another key player, putting up six points along with five boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, Novinger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against Heartland Christian Academy, falling 71-45. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-29.
Novinger's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Meadville, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Meadville was able to grind out a solid win over Novinger in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, winning 62-50. The rematch might be a little tougher for Meadville since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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