Basketball Game Preview: Wheeler Bearcats vs. Lowell Red Devils

The Wheeler Bearcats will face off against the Lowell Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Wheeler took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 73-59 win over Morgan Township.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lowell ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They secured a 45-41 W over River Forest.

Lowell's win came from a few key players Wheeler will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ezra Rumisek, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in steals (four). Another player making a difference was Roan Vasko, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten boards.

Wheeler was dealt a bruising 54-19 defeat at the hands of Lowell when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.