Basketball Game Preview: Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan vs. Brother Rice Crusaders

The Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan will challenge the Brother Rice Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Chicago Mt. Carmel's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight matchups.

On Tuesday, Chicago Mt. Carmel humbled Leo with an 83-41 victory. The Caravan have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 games by 21 points or more this season.

Noah Mister

Points

02/11/25 vs Leo	25
02/08/25 vs South Bend St. Joseph	18
02/04/25 @ St. Francis	18
02/02/25 @ Oak Lawn	19

Chicago Mt. Carmel got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Mister out in front who went 10 for 15 to rack up 25 points. The contest was Mister's fourth in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Grant Best, who shot 4-for-6 from deep and dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 boards.

Meanwhile, Brother Rice faced St. Laurence in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Brother Rice fell just short of St. Laurence by a score of 61-59. The Crusaders have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.

Chicago Mt. Carmel's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.7 points over those games. As for Brother Rice, their loss dropped their record down to 23-5.

Chicago Mt. Carmel came up short against Brother Rice in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 69-59. Will Chicago Mt. Carmel 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.