Gilbert is 0-4 against Aiken since January of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Gilbert Indians just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets at 7:15 p.m.
Gilbert is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They were dealt a 72-34 defeat at the hands of Ben Lippen. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 196th, while the Falcons are ranked 14th).
Meanwhile, Aiken had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Airport on Friday as Aiken made off with a 70-49 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Fighting Green Hornets have posted against the Eagles since February 12, 2021.
Aiken's win came from a few key players Gilbert will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Julian Graham, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine assists. He has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Sanjaya Johnson was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards.
Aiken smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
The victory got Aiken back to even at 4-4. As for Gilbert, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Gilbert was dealt a bruising 60-23 defeat at the hands of Aiken in their previous meeting back in February of 2016. Can Gilbert avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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