Basketball Game Preview: Lewis & Clark Tigers vs. Ridgeline Falcons

The Lewis & Clark Tigers are taking a road trip to take on the Ridgeline Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Lewis & Clark is headed into the game having just suffered their closest defeat since November 30, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Ferris by a score of 57-54. While the Tigers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Saxons 18-13 in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Ridgeline on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Shadle Park out of the water with a 77-43 final score. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Falcons this season.

Lewis & Clark dropped their record down to 3-12 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.6 points per game. As for Ridgeline, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9.

Lewis & Clark beat Ridgeline 51-40 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Ridgeline's Caden Andreas, who posted 17 points and six steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Lewis & Clark still be able to contain Andreas? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.