Union Academy hasn't had much luck against Monroe recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Having just played yesterday, the Union Academy Cardinals will head out on the road to face off against the Monroe Redhawks at 7:30 p.m.
It was a proper cat-fight when Union Academy duked it out with Mount Pleasant on Tuesday. Union Academy came up short against Mount Pleasant, falling 76-51. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Monroe waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They claimed a resounding 75-35 victory over the Cougars. The Redhawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 27 points or more this season.
Monroe's win came from a few key players Union Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bryson Simpkins, who went 5 for 8 on his way to 16 points. Joey Shearin was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
Monroe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Union Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Monroe, their record is now 11-2.
Union Academy lost to Monroe on the road by a decisive 57-38 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Can Union Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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