Basketball Game Preview: Mulberry Grove Aces vs. Father McGivney Catholic Griffins + How To Watch

The Mulberry Grove Aces will face off against the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Mulberry Grove is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Patoka on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Aces lost 51-31 to the Warriors. The game marked the Aces' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

The losing side was boosted by Hagan Henrichsmeyer, who went 6-for-10 to rack up 17 points. The contest was his third in a row with at least 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Caylor, who posted six points along with seven boards and three blocks.

Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 56-29, which was the final score in Father McGivney Catholic's tilt against Althoff Catholic on Tuesday. The Griffins have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Despite the loss, Father McGivney Catholic saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brendan Kayser earned seven points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Hayden Apotheker, who scored eight points.

Mulberry Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Father McGivney Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Mulberry Grove has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 23.8 boards per game. However, it's not like Father McGivney Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.1 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Mulberry Grove might still be hurting after the 70-45 defeat they got from Father McGivney Catholic when the teams last played back in November. Will the Aces have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.