The Chester Cyclones will head out to challenge the Mid-Carolina Rebels at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, Chester was beaten by Eau Claire 74-44. While losing is never fun, the Cyclones can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 257th, while the Shamrocks are ranked 54th).
Meanwhile, Mid-Carolina ended up a good deal behind Strom Thurmond on Wednesday and lost 44-29. The matchup marked Mid-Carolina's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Chester will need focus on slowing down Jay Gallman, one of several Mid-Carolina players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 14 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaquon Mckinney, who had eight points.
Mid-Carolina's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Chester, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Chester took their victory against Mid-Carolina when the teams last played back in February of 2022 by a conclusive 81-60. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chester since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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