Basketball Game Preview: Underwood Rockets vs. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Comets

Underwood hasn't had much luck against Hillcrest Lutheran Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Underwood Rockets will welcome the Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Comets at 7:15 p.m. Underwood has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games.

Underwood is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Battle Lake 88-51. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Breckenridge on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 53-49 victory.

Hillcrest Lutheran Academy pushed their record up to 14-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.2 points over those games. As for Underwood, their victory bumped their record up to 13-10.

Underwood came up short against Hillcrest Lutheran Academy when the teams last played back in January, falling 66-59. Will Underwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.