Basketball Game Preview: Illinois Math & Science Academy Titans vs. Hinckley-Big Rock Royals

Illinois Math & Science Academy is 0-6 against Hinckley-Big Rock since November of 2015 but things could change on Monday. Both will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. Hinckley-Big Rock took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Illinois Math & Science Academy, who comes in off a win.

Last Thursday, Illinois Math & Science Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Hiawatha, taking the game 31-23.

Meanwhile, Hinckley-Big Rock played a tough game on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 68-37 defeat at the hands of Pecatonica. The Royals have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Hinckley-Big Rock's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.

Illinois Math & Science Academy might still be hurting after the 53-31 defeat they got from Hinckley-Big Rock when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Illinois Math & Science Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.