The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials will head out on the road to challenge the Upper Dublin Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Abington just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Galloping Ghosts by a score of 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Colonials have suffered against the Galloping Ghosts since December 8, 2022.
Despite their defeat, Plymouth Whitemarsh saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Aj Avery, who posted 18 points and eight rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Eliza Meersman was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, Plymouth Whitemarsh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Upper Dublin over Hatboro-Horsham in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Upper Dublin blew Hatboro-Horsham out of the water with a 73-14 final score. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Upper Dublin pushed their record up to 17-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.9 points per game. As for Plymouth Whitemarsh, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Plymouth Whitemarsh suffered a grim 55-35 defeat to Upper Dublin in their previous matchup back in January. Can Plymouth Whitemarsh avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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