Basketball Game Preview: Devils Lake Firebirds vs. Shiloh Christian Skyhawks

Having just played yesterday, the Devils Lake Firebirds will head out on the road to face off against the Shiloh Christian Skyhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Devils Lake sitting on five straight victories and Shiloh Christian on 17.

Devils Lake is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Des Lacs-Burlington as Devils Lake made off with a 73-49 win. The Firebirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matches by 23 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Shiloh Christian faced Wahpeton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Shiloh Christian put the hurt on Wahpeton with a sharp 74-54 victory. The Skyhawks are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the 15th contest they've won by 20+ points this season.

Shiloh Christian pushed their record up to 24-3 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.1 points over those games. As for Devils Lake, their victory bumped their record up to 24-1.

Everything came up roses for Devils Lake against Shiloh Christian when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 67-39 win. Does Devils Lake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shiloh Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.