Nation Ford is on a three-game streak of home losses, Northwestern a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Nation Ford Falcons will get right back to it and host the Northwestern Trojans at 8:00 p.m.
On Thursday, Nation Ford ended up a good deal behind Fort Mill and lost 51-36. The game marked the Falcons 's lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Northwestern didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Rock Hill last Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 59-54 victory.
Nation Ford better keep an eye on Jayshawn Reid. He was instrumental in Northwestern's win, going 8 of 10 on his way to 18 points and five boards. Those 18 points gave Reid a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh Singleton, who posted 13 points and five rebounds.
Northwestern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Nation Ford now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Northwestern, their win bumped their record up to 5-10.
Nation Ford came up short against Northwestern in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 74-66. Will Nation Ford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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