Basketball Game Preview: Oakville Acorns vs. Three Rivers Christian Eagles

The Oakville Acorns just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Three Rivers Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Oakville will head into Monday's match hoping to keep the good times rolling: they had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 25-point drubbing they dealt Washington School for the Deaf on Monday. Oakville put the hurt on Washington School for the Deaf with a sharp 39-14 win. The Acorns have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.

Oakville found their leader in sophomore Ui Siufanua, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten boards. With that strong performance, Siufanua is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Another player making a difference was Viviana Cruz, who posted four points and four steals.

Meanwhile, Three Rivers Christian had to endure a 15-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Washington School for the Deaf 34-18 on Thursday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Oakville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Three Rivers Christian, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5.

Everything came up roses for Oakville against Three Rivers Christian when the teams last played back in February of 2022, as the team secured a 47-18 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oakville since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.