Basketball Game Preview: Maryville Christian Eagles vs. Mt. Pleasant Christian Lions

The Maryville Christian Eagles just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Mt. Pleasant Christian Lions at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Maryville Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.

On Wednesday, Maryville Christian blew past Savannah Athletic Association, posting a 64-33 win. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Mt. Pleasant Christian and Glen Iris Baptist squared off in some playoff action two weeks ago, but Mt. Pleasant Christian had to settle for second. They fell 56-48 to the Swordsmen. The Lions' loss signaled the end of their 13-game winning streak.

Maryville Christian pushed their record up to 20-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.7 points. As for Mt. Pleasant Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-3.