Koinonia Academy is 1-9 against Dayton since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Koinonia Academy will look to defend their home court against the Dayton Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Koinonia Academy came up short against West Morris Mendham and fell 54-44. While losing is never fun, Koinonia Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 397th, while West Morris Mendham is ranked 71st).
Meanwhile, Dayton's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 59-39 loss at the hands of Union.
Despite their defeat, Dayton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Malcolm Jackson, who scored 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. Aden Pecana was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with three steals.
Koinonia Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Dayton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Koinonia Academy was dealt a bruising 72-45 defeat at the hands of Dayton when the teams last played last Monday. Will Koinonia Academy 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.
