Basketball Game Preview: Midwest Central Raiders vs. Illini Central Cougars + How To Watch

Midwest Central hasn't had much luck against Illini Central recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Raiders will be home for the holidays to greet the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Midwest Central has given up an average of 56.1 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Midwest Central is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Deer Creek-Mackinaw on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Raiders lost 59-39 to the Chiefs.

Midwest Central's loss came about despite a quality game from Malachi Carroll, who posted 12 points. Blake Molitor was another key player, putting up six points.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Illini Central). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 76-42 victory over Hartsburg-Emden. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Stags: they've now won nine in a row.

Midwest Central now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Illini Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Midwest Central and Illini Central were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in February, but Midwest Central came up empty-handed after a 52-51 defeat. Will the Raiders 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.