Basketball Game Preview: Beloit Memorial Purple Knights vs. Waterford Wolverines

The Beloit Memorial Purple Knights will take on the Waterford Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Beloit Memorial's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Having struggled with three losses in a row, Beloit Memorial turned things around against Milwaukee Riverside on Tuesday. They blew past the Tigers 77-56. Given the Purple Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Tigers are ranked 434th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Waterford, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They claimed a resounding 78-44 victory over Badger. The Wolverines have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 21 points or more this season.

Waterford's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.5 points per game. As for Beloit Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5.

Beloit Memorial couldn't quite finish off Waterford in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 and fell 78-76. Will Beloit Memorial 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.