The NCSSM: Morganton Dragons are taking a road trip to face off against the Owen Warhorses at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
NCSSM: Morganton is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Mitchell on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. NCSSM: Morganton had to suffer through a 83-36 loss at the hands of Mitchell. The loss continues a trend for the Dragons in their matchups with the Mountaineers: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, Owen took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 90-37 victory over Rosman. That 53 point margin sets a new team best for the Warhorses this season.
NCSSM: Morganton better keep an eye on Jared Kelley. He was instrumental in Owen's win, going 6 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. The dominant performance gave Kelley a new career-high in blocks. Another player making a difference was Asante Martin, who went 6 of 7 on his way to 14 points and six assists.
Owen's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for NCSSM: Morganton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
NCSSM: Morganton suffered a grim 65-39 defeat to Owen when the teams last played back in January. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Martin, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. Now that NCSSM: Morganton knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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