Basketball Game Preview: Coventry Oakers vs. Narragansett Mariners

The Coventry Oakers will take on the Narragansett Mariners at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coventry will be strutting in after a win while Narragansett will be coming in after a defeat.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Coventry turned things around against Exeter-West Greenwich on Monday. They put the hurt on the Scarlet Knights with a sharp 73-51 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Oakers have posted since December 18, 2024.

Meanwhile, Narragansett faced West Warwick in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Narragansett lost to West Warwick on the road by a 68-54 margin. The Mariners' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.

Coventry's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Narragansett, they now have a losing record at 6-7.

Coventry came up short against Narragansett in their previous matchup back in February of 2022, falling 63-52. Will Coventry 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.