Basketball Game Preview: Providence Classical vs. Lee Park Prep Knights

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2024, 2:09am

Preview: Providence Classical vs. Lee Park Prep Knights

Providence Classical is 0-5 against Lee Park Prep since November of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Providence Classical will look to defend their home court against the Lee Park Prep Knights at 5:00 p.m. Providence Classical will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in their respective state's rankings (they are ranked 534th in South Carolina, while Lee Park Prep is ranked 251st in North Carolina).

Last Monday, Providence Classical took a serious blow against Liberty Preparatory Christian, falling 42-11. Providence Classical was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 20-0.

Meanwhile, Lee Park Prep scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They breezed by Valor Preparatory Academy at home to the tune of 64-23. Lee Park Prep has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 20 points or more this season.

Providence Classical's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-10. As for Lee Park Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 15-6.

Providence Classical took a serious blow against Lee Park Prep when the teams last played back in January, falling 62-7. The game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Providence Classical was down 39-7.