Basketball Game Preview: Toledo Christian Eagles vs. Start Spartans

The Toledo Christian Eagles will square off against the Start Spartans at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Toledo Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 45-40 to Delta. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 444th, while the Panthers are ranked 84th).

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Start against Woodward on Monday as the team secured a 90-9 win. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 28 points or more this season.

Start's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Toledo Christian, they now have a losing record at 6-7.