Basketball Game Preview: Kellis Cougars vs. Independence Patriots

The Kellis Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Independence Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Kellis' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches.

Last Tuesday, Kellis was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 56-55 to Sunrise Mountain. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, after only 27 points in their last game, Independence made sure to put some points up on the board against Youngker on Tuesday. Independence secured a 70-66 W over Youngker.

Kellis' loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.

Kellis took their victory against Independence when the teams last played back in January of 2022 by a conclusive 55-30. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kellis since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.