Mathews is 2-8 against Lancaster since November of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Blue Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Mathews has given up an average of 71.3 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Mathews and Rappahannock had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Blue Devils were beaten by the Raiders 74-43 on Thursday. The Blue Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-22.
Despite their loss, Mathews saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Chase Ambrose, who posted 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Blake Hunley, who put up six points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lancaster was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 62-56 to Northumberland.
Lancaster's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-5. As for Mathews, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Things could have been worse for Mathews, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took an 88-72 loss to Lancaster when the teams last played back in January of 2025. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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