Basketball Game Preview: Mater Academy Charter Lions vs. Killian Cougars

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Mater Academy Charter Lions duke it out with the Killian Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday... Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Saturday, Mater Academy Charter was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 45-40 to Sports Leadership & Management. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Killian didn't have quite enough to beat Edison on Tuesday and fell 61-58.

Mater Academy Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Killian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.