Basketball Game Preview: Shakamak Lakers vs. Oswego Panthers

The Shakamak Lakers will take on the Oswego Panthers in a tournament on Thursday.

Last Friday, Shakamak came up short against Linton-Stockton and fell 49-40. The Lakers have struggled against the Miners recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Oswego, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 62-61 victory over Joliet Central. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Shakamak's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Oswego, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-6 record.