Basketball Game Preview: Scotland Fighting Scots vs. Union Pines Vikings

The Scotland Fighting Scots will square off against the Union Pines Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Union Pines is hoping to do what Southern Lee couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Scotland's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Scotland blew past Southern Lee 66-41. That looming 66-41 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Fighting Scots yet this season.

Scotland had a senior duo take command as Morgan Thompson went 8 of 18 on her way to 21 points in addition to eight assists and five steals and Alicia McClain almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. Thompson's evening made it eight games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Dixon, who posted 11 points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Union Pines took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 70-32 win over Purnell Swett. The victory was just business as usual for the Vikings, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.

Scotland pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.2 points per game. As for Union Pines, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.

Scotland strolled past Union Pines when the teams last played back in February by a score of 49-34. The rematch might be a little tougher for Scotland since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.