Salem is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Sacred Heart a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Salem Wildcats will take on the Sacred Heart Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Monday, Salem came up short against Lumberton and fell 46-38.
Sacred Heart posted their biggest win since December 1, 2023 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 52-27 margin over Enterprise.
Sacred Heart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gamber Jackson led the charge by scoring nine points along with two steals. Raider Williams was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Sacred Heart, their victory bumped their record up to 9-11.
Salem was taken down by Sacred Heart 65-35 in their previous matchup on January 9th. Will Salem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
