Basketball Game Preview: Angleton Wildcats vs. La Porte Bulldogs

The Angleton Wildcats will face off against the La Porte Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Friday, Angleton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 83-77 to Iowa Colony. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 337th, while the Pioneers are ranked 111th).

Meanwhile, La Porte waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Indians, posting an 81-47 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted since December 13, 2024.

La Porte pushed their record up to 20-9 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.7 points per game. As for Angleton, their loss dropped their record down to 15-15.

Angleton came up short against La Porte in their previous meeting on January 3rd, falling 78-73. Will Angleton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.