Basketball Game Preview: Northwestern Bulls vs. Boyd Anderson Cobras

The Northwestern Bulls just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Boyd Anderson Cobras at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Northwestern comes in on five and Boyd Anderson on three.

On Thursday, in a tight game that could have gone either way, Northwestern made off with a 67-66 victory over Miami.

Northwestern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Giovanny Desire, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Desire is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamiro Smith, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Boyd Anderson humbled McArthur with a 65-34 victory. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Cobras this season.

Boyd Anderson's win came from a few key players Northwestern will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Terrence Walker, who posted 18 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Theodore Richardson, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 15 points and six steals.

Northwestern pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Boyd Anderson, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.

Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as both are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Northwestern hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 77 points per game. However, it's not like Boyd Anderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 57 points. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.