The Mansfield Senior Tygers will take on the Lexington Minutemen at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mansfield Senior's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups.
Mansfield Senior took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 72-71 photo finish over Ashland. Given the Tygers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Arrows are ranked 260th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Lexington came tearing into Saturday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 52-40 victory over the Crimson Tornadoes.
Lexington's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.2 points per game. As for Mansfield Senior, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Mansfield Senior came up short against Lexington in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 74-70. Will Mansfield Senior have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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