The Preston Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of Hampshire by a score of 52-50. Preston has struggled against Hampshire recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Zachary Farrell, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Farrell has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Aaron White, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds.
Preston has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Hampshire, their win ended a eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Preston will take on North Marion at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hampshire, they will be playing at home against Frankfort at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in West Virginia (Frankfort is ranked 44th, while Hampshire is ranked 66th).
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