Basketball Game Preview: The Nueva School Mavericks vs. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit Lions

The Nueva School is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Nueva School Mavericks will host the Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit Lions at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Thursday, The Nueva School lost to More on the road by a 60-43 margin.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit faced off against Basis Independent Silicon Valley on Thursday. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit was outmatched by Basis Independent Silicon Valley and fell 86-41.

The Nueva School will need to focus on slowing down Erik Maldonado, one of several Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Orian Llamas, who put up nine points.

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for The Nueva School, their loss dropped their record down to 2-20.

Everything came up roses for The Nueva School against Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit in their previous meeting back in January, as the team secured a 56-28 win. Does The Nueva School have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.