Tiverton is 0-4 against Johnston since December of 2021 but things could change on Monday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Tiverton Tigers face off against the Johnston Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Tiverton is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against East Greenwich, falling 63-42.
Tiverton's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Caleb Purcell, who posted 11 points, and John Mello, who earned 13 points. Mello is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.
Meanwhile, Johnston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Smithfield. The match marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Tiverton's loss dropped their record down to 1-15-1. As for Johnston, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Tiverton took a serious blow against Johnston in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 87-46. Can Tiverton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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