Basketball Game Preview: Somerset Spartans vs. Ellsworth Panthers

The Somerset Spartans will take on the Ellsworth Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Somerset's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.

Last Tuesday, Somerset earned a 64-55 victory over St. Croix Central. The win continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, Ellsworth was just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 61-60 to Baldwin-Woodville. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Panthers came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Blackhawks are ranked 335th).

Somerset's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Ellsworth, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.

Somerset lost to Ellsworth at home by a decisive 72-55 margin in their previous matchup back in January. Will Somerset 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.