Basketball Game Preview: Patterson Lumberjacks vs. Donaldsonville Tigers

By Team Reports Feb 10, 2024, 2:53pm

Preview: Patterson Lumberjacks vs. Donaldsonville Tigers

After two games on the road, Patterson is heading back home. They will take on the Donaldsonville Tigers at TBD on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Louisiana (Patterson is ranked 110th, while Donaldsonville is ranked 116th).

Last Wednesday, Patterson was the victim of a tough 49-27 loss at the hands of Newman.

Meanwhile, Donaldsonville came tearing into Friday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 61-60 victory over St. James. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.

Patterson's loss dropped their record down to 13-16. As for Donaldsonville, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-9.

Patterson couldn't quite finish off Donaldsonville in their previous matchup back in January and fell 47-45. Will Patterson 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.