Basketball Game Preview: Ravenna Ravens vs. Rootstown Rovers

The Ravenna Ravens just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Rootstown Rovers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Ravenna lost 78-56 to Cloverleaf on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Ravens in their matchups with the Colts: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Rootstown took a blow against Aquinas on Friday, falling 74-36. While losing is never fun, the Rovers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 793rd, while the Knights are ranked 396th).

Ravenna's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Rootstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.

Ravenna came up short against Rootstown when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 84-77. Will Ravenna 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.