Basketball Game Preview: Rowlett Eagles vs. Garland Owls

Rowlett has gone 8-2 against Garland recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Owls at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

On Friday, Rowlett humbled Naaman Forest with a 74-22 victory. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 43-7.

Terrian Anderson

Steals

01/16/26 @ Naaman Forest	9
11/25/25 @ South Garland	8
12/12/25 @ Garland	7
12/31/25 vs West Mesquite	6
12/05/25 vs Molina	6
+ 18 more games

Rowlett's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Terrian Anderson led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 26 points and nine steals. Anderson has become a key player for the Eagles: the team is 5-2 when she posts at least five steals, but 6-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jakhaelah Hayes, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine steals.

Rowlett smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Garland over Naaman Forest in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Owls blew the Rangers out of the water with a 63-23 final score. The victory continues a trend for the Owls in their matchups with the Rangers: they've now won six in a row.

Garland's win bumped their record up to 16-8. As for Rowlett, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15.

Rowlett came up short against Garland in their previous matchup back in December of 2025, falling 43-38. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.