Basketball Game Preview: Avalon Eagles vs. Italy Gladiators

The Avalon Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Italy Gladiators at 1:45 p.m. on Monday. Italy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Avalon, who comes in off a win.

Avalon is headed out to face Italy after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Eagles secured a 28-22 W over Gholson on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with Gholson: they've now won five in a row.

Meanwhile, Italy came up short against Scurry-Rosser on Friday and fell 65-52.

Avalon couldn't quite get it done against Italy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 as they fell 63-52. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.