Basketball Game Preview: Evangel Christian Eagles vs. Lexington Christian Eagles

Evangel Christian will take on Lexington Christian in a holiday battle at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Evangel Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Evangel Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Holy Cross 84-41 on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 6, 2023, but that streak is no more.

Meanwhile, Lexington Christian entered their contest against Vestavia Hills on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Eagles might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Rebels an easy 56-34 win. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Evangel Christian now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Lexington Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.