Hamilton is 0-10 against Westchester since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Hamilton Yankees will be playing in front of their home fans against the Westchester Comets at 6:00 p.m. The timing isn't great for Hamilton: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Westchester has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
Even though Hamilton has not done well against Fairfax recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Hamilton sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-57 win over Fairfax. The victory was just what Hamilton needed coming off of a 78-56 loss in their prior game.
Among those leading the charge was Rhys Nelson, who went 7 for 13 from beyond the arc en route to 25 points and 2 assists. Miles Moore was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Westchester was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 48-44 to Palisades.
Hamilton's win bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Westchester, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Hamilton might still be hurting after the 59-36 defeat they got from Westchester in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Hamilton 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.
