Basketball Game Preview: Riverside Pirates vs. Houston Wildcats

The Riverside Pirates just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Houston Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Riverside will be strutting in after a victory while Houston will be coming in after a defeat.

Riverside is coming into the matchup on the come-up as their season has now been buoyed by two straight wins. They strolled past Covington with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 73-57. That looming 73-57 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pirates yet this season.

Meanwhile, Houston played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 69-37 loss at the hands of Russia. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-21.

Houston has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Riverside, their victory bumped their record up to 6-14.

Riverside came up short against Houston in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 67-58. Will Riverside 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.