Basketball Game Preview: Lamar Thunder vs. Colorado Springs Christian Lions

Lamar is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Colorado Springs Christian is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Lamar Thunder will host the Colorado Springs Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Lamar: 29.2, Colorado Springs Christian: 27.4) so any points scored will be well earned.

On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Lamar beat Salida 52-46. The Thunder haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.

Chloe Weber

Steals

02/28/25 vs Salida	5
02/25/25 @ Colorado Springs Christian	2
02/19/25 vs St. Mary's	2
02/15/25 @ Manitou Springs	2

Lamar's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chloe Weber led the charge by putting up 13 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. Weber has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Carlin Weber was another key player, scoring nine points.

Meanwhile, Colorado Springs Christian didn't have too much trouble with St. Mary's on Friday as they won 50-35.

Colorado Springs Christian's win bumped their record up to 19-3. As for Lamar, their victory bumped their record up to 18-4.

Lamar might still be hurting after the 43-21 defeat they got from Colorado Springs Christian when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will Lamar 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.