Basketball Game Preview: Imperial Tigers vs. San Marcos Knights

Imperial is on a five-game streak of home wins, while San Marcos is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Imperial Tigers will host the San Marcos Knights at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Tuesday, Imperial didn't have too much trouble with Vincent Memorial as they won 59-40. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Scots recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Imperial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elynna Jimenez, who posted 15 points and seven rebounds. Nayeli Cardona was another key player, putting up 17 points.

Meanwhile, San Marcos took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 59-16 win over San Pasqual. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 25 points or more this season.

San Marcos is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a massive bump to their 17-8 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43.6 points. As for Imperial, their victory bumped their record up to 20-4.

Imperial ended up a good deal behind San Marcos in their previous meeting back in November of 2021, losing 57-42. Will Imperial 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.