After two games on the road, Eastern is heading back home. They will take on the Peru Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, things could have been worse for Eastern, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 39-23 loss to Oak Hill.
Meanwhile, Peru scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They strolled past Pioneer with points to spare, taking the game 55-39. The win was a breath of fresh air for Peru as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Peru found their leader in underclassman Addison Robbins, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Jacey Boswell, who scored 11 points.
Eastern's loss was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-16. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.6 points per game. As for Peru, their win bumped their record up to 2-19.
Eastern was taken down by Peru 64-30 in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Eastern 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.
