Basketball Game Preview: Christian Brothers Falcons vs. Whitney Wildcats

The Christian Brothers Falcons will take on the Whitney Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Christian Brothers' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups.

Christian Brothers is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Woodcreek by a score of 62-54. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Timberwolves: they've now won five in a row.

Christian Brothers' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joy Omishakin, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards. Aleyah Harmon was another key player, putting up 23 points.

Christian Brothers smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Whitney entered their tilt with El Capitan on Thursday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 54-44 victory over the Gauchos.

Whitney's win came from a few key players Christian Brothers will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kendall Dykstra, who went 11-for-20 on her way to 27 points along with six rebounds and four steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tylie Kitchen, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 23 boards.

Christian Brothers' record is now 24-6. As for Whitney, their record now sits at 17-13.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Christian Brothers has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Whitney struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.4 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Christian Brothers couldn't quite finish off Whitney in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 and fell 36-33. Thankfully for Christian Brothers, Harper Peterson (who went 8-for-17 en route to 21 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.