The Johnson Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Summit Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Johnson knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Summit likes a good challenge.
Johnson will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Rahway, who they had gone 1-6 against in their seven prior meetings. The Crusaders strolled past the Indians with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 61-44. The game was the first time the Crusaders have beaten the Indians on their court since December 29, 2016.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Summit). They blew past New Providence, posting a 68-41 victory. The Hilltoppers have beaten the Pioneers the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pioneers has come to flipping the script.
Johnson's record now sits at 7-2. As for Summit, their record is now 3-5.
Johnson might still be hurting after the 59-38 loss they got from Summit when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Can the Crusaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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