Basketball Game Preview: Sandoval Blackhawks vs. Maryville Christian Lions

Sandoval is on a three-game streak of home losses, Maryville Christian a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Sandoval Blackhawks will host the Maryville Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Monday, Sandoval came up short against Patoka and fell 59-50.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 55 points the game before, Maryville Christian was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 31-30 to Liberty Christian Academy. While the Lions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 17-5 in the first quarter.

Sandoval's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Maryville Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.

Sandoval strolled past Maryville Christian when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a score of 55-38. Does Sandoval have another victory up their sleeve, or will Maryville Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.