Basketball Game Preview: Providence Cristo Rey Wolves vs. Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights

The Providence Cristo Rey Wolves will venture away from home to square off against the Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Indiana Math & Science Academy North took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Providence Cristo Rey, who comes in off a win.

Last Tuesday, Providence Cristo Rey blew past Indiana School for the Deaf, posting a 55-19 win.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 62 points the game before, Indiana Math & Science Academy North was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They were outmatched by Indianapolis Metropolitan and fell 64-28. The Knights have struggled against the Pumas recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Providence Cristo Rey will have to contain Giovani Abel as he made an impact in Indiana Math & Science Academy North's last game. He posted eight points and three steals. Jayden Patterson was another key player, putting up eight points.

Providence Cristo Rey has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points over those games. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.

Providence Cristo Rey came up short against Indiana Math & Science Academy North in their previous meeting back in November of 2016, falling 69-58. Can Providence Cristo Rey avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.