After four games on the road, Auburn is heading back home. They will take on the Millbury Woolies at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Monday, Auburn lost to Northbridge on the road by a decisive 61-42 margin.
Meanwhile, Millbury was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 55-49 to Tantasqua Regional. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Millbury came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 25th, while Tantasqua Regional is ranked 129th).
Kenny Donnelly put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 22 points. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Jimmer Donnelly was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Auburn's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Millbury, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.
Auburn took a serious blow against Millbury in their previous matchup on January 3rd, falling 72-21. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Millbury's Anthony Phillipo, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Now that Auburn knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
