Basketball Game Preview: Illinois Valley Cougars vs. Bandon Tigers

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Illinois Valley Cougars duke it out with the Bandon Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Illinois Valley is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Last Thursday, Illinois Valley took a blow against Brookings-Harbor, falling 64-18.

Meanwhile, Bandon had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 36-32 W over East Linn Christian Academy on Saturday.

Bandon's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Illinois Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

Illinois Valley took a serious blow against Bandon in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 56-6. Will Illinois Valley 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.