Providence Christian is 0-9 against Palm Grove Christian since December of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Providence Christian Knights will host the Palm Grove Christian Gators at 6:00 p.m.
Providence Christian is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 69-17 loss at the hands of New Jerusalem Christian Academy. The game marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, everything went Palm Grove Christian's way against Land O' Lakes Christian on Thursday as Palm Grove Christian made off with a 72-52 victory. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Providence Christian better focus on containing Gabe Troyer and Carter Baker as the pair were huge in Palm Grove Christian's win. Troyer went 9 for 18 en route to 24 points in addition to eight boards and four steals, while Baker almost dropped a triple-double on 18 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Baker has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Pitts, who went 8 of 17 on his way to 19 points.
Palm Grove Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Palm Grove Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.5 points per game. As for Providence Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Providence Christian was taken down by Palm Grove Christian 70-43 in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will Providence Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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