Basketball Game Preview: Northland Eagles vs. Deer River Warriors

The Northland Eagles will face off against the Deer River Warriors at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Northland is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took an 89-79 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cromwell.

Meanwhile, Deer River made easy work of Cromwell on Monday and carried off a 101-76 win. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.

Deer River pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 84.7 points per game. As for Northland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

Northland was taken down by Deer River 83-53 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Northland 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.