Basketball Game Preview: North Central Thunder vs. Sully Buttes Chargers

North Central is 0-10 against Sully Buttes since February of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The North Central Thunder will venture away from home to take on the Sully Buttes Chargers at 7:30 p.m. North Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

North Central took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They managed a 62-57 victory over Wakpala.

Meanwhile, Sully Buttes escaped with a win on Saturday against Lower Brule by the margin of a single free throw, 55-54. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Chargers.

North Central's win bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Sully Buttes, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.

North Central came up short against Sully Buttes when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 60-50. Can North Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.