Voyager is 9-1 against Roxboro Community since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Voyager Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Roxboro Community Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Voyager's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matchups.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Voyager ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Henderson Collegiate out 67-64. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Voyager has posted yet this season.
Voyager's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Gales, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Gales is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Dwight Anderson, who scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Roxboro Community had to endure a 17-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They slipped by Vance Charter 59-58 two weeks ago. The win was just what Roxboro Community needed coming off of a 74-38 loss in their prior match.
Voyager's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-8. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.7 points per game. As for Roxboro Community, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Voyager against Roxboro Community when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 80-44 victory. With Voyager ahead 46-26 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
