Basketball Game Preview: West Laurens Raiders vs. Aquinas Fightin' Irish

The West Laurens Raiders will face off against the Aquinas Fightin' Irish at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Friday, West Laurens was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-36 to Howard.

Meanwhile, Aquinas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-50 heartbreaker at the hands of Hephzibah.

Aquinas' defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for West Laurens, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

West Laurens came up short against Aquinas in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 40-32. Will West Laurens 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.