Newcastle is on an eight-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Moorcroft a seven-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Newcastle Dogies will take on the Moorcroft Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Wyoming (Newcastle is ranked 60th, while Moorcroft is ranked 51st).
Last Friday, Newcastle ended up a good deal behind Torrington and lost 41-25. Newcastle has struggled against Torrington recently, as their matchup last Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Moorcroft's game on Saturday was all tied up 27-27 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They put the hurt on Edgemont with a sharp 65-45 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Moorcroft has managed all season.
Newcastle's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Moorcroft, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Newcastle came up short against Moorcroft in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 61-52. Will Newcastle have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.