Tri is 0-10 against Northeastern since February of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tri Titans will head out to face off against the Northeastern Knights at 7:30 p.m.
Tri is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They took a 51-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Waldron.
Meanwhile, Northeastern entered their tilt with Union County on Tuesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 45-39 W against the Patriots. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 67th, while the Patriots are ranked 288th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tri better keep an eye on Sam White. He was instrumental in Northeastern's win, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. White is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Noah Payne, who posted seven points and three steals.
Northeastern pushed their record up to 19-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Tri, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.
Tri lost to Northeastern on the road by a decisive 49-34 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Tri avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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