After two games on the road, Griffith is heading back home. They will take on the Hammond Morton Governors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Indiana (Griffith is ranked 181st, while the Governors are ranked 195th).
Last Thursday, Griffith lost to the Mustangs on the road by a decisive 59-43 margin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Griffith in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost six in a row.
Griffith's defeat came about despite a quality game from Cameron Chandler, who scored six points along with 16 rebounds and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Gianni Feaster, who scored 12 points.
Even though they lost, Griffith smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hammond Morton scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 89-60 victory over Marquette Catholic at home. The win was just what Hammond Morton needed coming off of a 86-48 defeat in their prior matchup.
Griffith's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-7. As for Hammond Morton, their win bumped their record up to 6-12.
Griffith lost to the Governors at home by a decisive 63-46 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Griffith 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.
