Basketball Game Preview: Memphis Rise Academy vs. Lakeland Preparatory Lions

Memphis Rise Academy hasn't had much luck against Lakeland Preparatory recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Memphis Rise Academy will look to defend their home court against the Lakeland Preparatory Lions at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Memphis Rise Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against KIPP Collegiate as Memphis Rise Academy made off with a 54-31 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Memphis Rise Academy has posted since January 13th.

Meanwhile, Lakeland Preparatory entered their tilt with Memphis Business Academy on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 72-66 W against the Execs. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 282nd, while the Execs are ranked 132nd).

Memphis Rise Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Lakeland Preparatory, their victory bumped their record up to 13-11.

Memphis Rise Academy suffered a grim 63-40 defeat to Lakeland Preparatory in their previous meeting back in January. Will Memphis Rise Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.