Annawan is 7-2 against Monmouth United since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Annawan Braves will head out on the road to take on the Monmouth United Red Storm at 7:30 p.m. Annawan is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
In what's become a running theme this season, Annawan gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past Galva 67-44. Given Annawan's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while Galva is ranked 654th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Monmouth United's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 65-41 loss at the hands of Princeville. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Monmouth United has suffered since November 21, 2023.
Annawan's win bumped their record up to 17-3. As for Monmouth United, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season.
Annawan strolled past Monmouth United in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a score of 67-51. The rematch might be a little tougher for Annawan since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
