Basketball Game Preview: Worthington Kilbourne Wolves vs. Westland Cougars

The Worthington Kilbourne Wolves are taking a road trip to square off against the Westland Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Worthington Kilbourne lost 50-27 to Westerville South on Friday. The match marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Despite the defeat, Worthington Kilbourne saw an underclassman step up: freshman Dillon Walker posted nine points and five boards. Lauren Humphrey also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.

Meanwhile, Westland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 32nd straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Grandview Heights 71-28. The Cougars were down 50-26 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Westland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Worthington Kilbourne, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.

Everything came up roses for Worthington Kilbourne against Westland when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 53-17 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Worthington Kilbourne since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.