Basketball Game Preview: Mira Loma Matadors vs. Bear River Bruins

The Mira Loma Matadors will square off against the Bear River Bruins at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Mira Loma hasn't scored more than 23 points for nine games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.

Mira Loma is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Lincoln on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mira Loma took a blow against Lincoln, falling 67-2. The Matadors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-0.

Meanwhile, Bear River blew past Center, posting a 59-30 win. The Bruins have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Bear River has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33 points. As for Mira Loma, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-18.

Mira Loma took a serious blow against Bear River in their previous matchup back in January, falling 83-8. Will Mira Loma have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.