Basketball Game Preview: Manchester Flying Dutchmen vs. Columbia Central Golden Eagles

Manchester is 0-3 against Columbia Central since February of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Manchester Flying Dutchmen will be playing at home against the Columbia Central Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Columbia Central took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Manchester, who comes in off a win.

Manchester took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Napoleon, sneaking past 40-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Flying Dutchmen have posted since February 26, 2024.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Columbia Central's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to Hanover-Horton 45-40.

Columbia Central's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3. As for Manchester, their victory bumped their record up to 3-9.

Manchester came up short against Columbia Central in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 54-43. Will Manchester have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.