Basketball Game Preview: Rise University Prep Panthers vs. Pinewood Panthers

The Rise University Prep Panthers will head out to challenge the Pinewood Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Wednesday, Rise University Prep was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-50 to Capuchino. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Pinewood came tearing into Thursday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27 points) and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Golden Eagles 61-29. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.

Rise University Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Pinewood, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.

Rise University Prep came up short against Pinewood in their previous meeting back in January, falling 63-51. Can Rise University Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.