The Mount Pleasant Tigers will take on the North Stanly Comets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, everything came up roses for Mount Pleasant against Albemarle as the squad secured a 77-43 victory. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 25 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, North Stanly entered their tilt with South Stanly on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They enjoyed a cozy 64-45 win over the Rowdy Rebel Bulls. Given the Comets' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Rowdy Rebel Bulls are ranked 394th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mount Pleasant has also been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 48.3 points. As for North Stanly, their victory bumped their record up to 14-1.
Mount Pleasant came up short against North Stanly in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 60-51. Will Mount Pleasant 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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