East Burke is 0-8 against Lincolnton since January of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The East Burke Cavaliers will be playing at home against the Lincolnton Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
East Burke took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They managed a 76-70 victory over Bunker Hill. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cavaliers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Lincolnton entered their tilt with West Caldwell on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They snuck past the Warriors with a 56-51 victory. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Warriors are ranked 248th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lincolnton has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for East Burke, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-12.
East Burke took a serious blow against Lincolnton in their previous matchup back in January, falling 95-57. Will East Burke 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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