Basketball Game Preview: East Union Eagles vs. Central Decatur Cardinals

East Union is on a ten-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Central Decatur a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The East Union Eagles just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Central Decatur Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

East Union is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They lost to Seymour on the road by a 82-63 margin on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Central Decatur had to suffer through a 62-32 loss at the hands of Southeast Warren. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 231st, while the Warhawks are ranked 94th).

East Union's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Central Decatur, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.

East Union took a serious blow against Central Decatur in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 81-40. Will East Union 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.