Basketball Game Preview: Old Lyme Wildcats vs. Old Saybrook Rams

The Old Lyme Wildcats will square off against the Old Saybrook Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Old Saybrook is hoping to do what North Branford couldn't on Monday: put an end to Old Lyme's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Old Lyme put the hurt on North Branford with a sharp 73-50 victory. That looming 73-50 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Old Saybrook). They strolled past Valley Regional with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 64-49. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Old Lyme's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.6 points per game. As for Old Saybrook, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.

Everything came up roses for Old Lyme against Old Saybrook in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 69-26 victory. Will Old Lyme repeat their success, or does Old Saybrook have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.