Basketball Game Preview: DePaul College Prep Rams vs. Phillips Wildcats

The DePaul College Prep Rams and the Phillips Wildcats will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

DePaul College Prep had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past Niles North with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 69-50. Winning may never get old, but the Rams sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Phillips was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 61-57 to Lane Tech. The Wildcats have struggled against the Champions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Everything came up roses for DePaul College Prep against Phillips when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 74-43 victory. In that contest, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 37-17, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.