Fairfield hasn't had much luck against Athens recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will be taking part in a tournament against the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Fairfield will be strutting in after a win while Athens will be coming in after a loss.
On Tuesday, Fairfield made easy work of Venus and carried off a 62-38 victory. That 24 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Meanwhile, Athens had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Sulphur Springs by a score of 56-54. The defeat continues a trend for the Hornets in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.
The win made it two in a row for Fairfield and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.5 points over those games. As for Athens, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Fairfield couldn't quite get it done against Athens in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 as they fell 71-60. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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