Marple Newtown hasn't had much luck against Springfield recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers will welcome the Springfield Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Marple Newtown was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-57 to Haverford. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Fightin' Tigers came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 141st, while the Fords are ranked 316th).
Springfield has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They fell 54-45 to Lower Merion on Tuesday.
Springfield's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-5. As for Marple Newtown, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Marple Newtown came up short against Springfield in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 60-48. Will Marple Newtown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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