Basketball Game Preview: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. Port Charlotte Pirates

The Fort Myers Green Wave and the Port Charlotte Pirates will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Port Charlotte will be up against a hot Fort Myers team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Fort Myers skirted past Naples 69-66. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Green Wave have posted since February 8, 2024.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Port Charlotte against Cypress Lake on Tuesday as the squad secured a 77-35 win. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 20 points or more this season.

Fort Myers' victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Port Charlotte, their win bumped their record up to 17-5.

Fort Myers came up short against Port Charlotte in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 56-49. Will Fort Myers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.