Basketball Game Preview: Messmer Bishops vs. Nicolet Knights

The Messmer Bishops will square off against the Nicolet Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

After dropping their season opener at home, Nicolet is headed out to face a Bishops team ready to give their home crowd a win. Messmer took a blow against West Allis Central on Tuesday, falling 59-12.

Meanwhile, Nicolet didn't have quite enough to beat Port Washington on Tuesday and fell 44-42. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.