Basketball Game Preview: Show-Me Christian Angels vs. Overland Christian Eagle

By Team Reports Jan 14, 2024, 6:55am

Preview: Show-Me Christian Angels vs. Overland Christian Eagle

Show-Me Christian is 0-10 against Overland Christian since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Show-Me Christian Angels will be playing at home against the Overland Christian Eagle at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Show-Me Christian's recent rough patch got a bit rougher back in December of 2023 after their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by Applewood Christian 62-19. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Show-Me Christian has scored all season.

Show-Me Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tony Jones, who scored 12 points along with four steals, and Chayvin Willard who scored four points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season.

Meanwhile, things could have been worse for Overland Christian, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 56-39 loss to Plaza Heights Christian Academy on Thursday. Overland Christian has not had much luck with Plaza Heights Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Show-Me Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Overland Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 1-7.

Show-Me Christian lost to Overland Christian at home by a decisive 43-27 margin in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Show-Me Christian 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.