Basketball Game Preview: MacArthur Cardinals vs. Lovejoy Leopards

The MacArthur Cardinals will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Lovejoy Leopards at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. MacArthur has given up an average of 58.2 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

MacArthur is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Lakeview Centennial just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 61-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lovejoy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 74-64 win over Lone Star on Friday.

Lovejoy's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for MacArthur, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-3.

MacArthur lost to Lovejoy at home by a decisive 55-37 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.