Meridian has been on the road for five straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Shelbyville Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Shelbyville took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Meridian, who comes in off a win.
Last Saturday, Meridian strolled past Neoga with points to spare, taking the game 57-41. The victory was just what Meridian needed coming off of a 70-49 loss in their prior contest.
Meridian had a senior duo take command as Lleyton Miller scored 16 points along with four steals and Sebastian Hill dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Paul Ralston, who scored eight points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 56-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of Dieterich.
Meridian's win bumped their record up to 16-12. As for Shelbyville, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-6.
Meridian ended up a good deal behind Shelbyville in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, losing 62-46. Will Meridian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
