Basketball Game Preview: Lafayette Lancers vs. Cato-Meridian Blue Devils

The Lafayette Lancers will head out to square off against the Cato-Meridian Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Lafayette is leaving town to face Cato-Meridian after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Lafayette lost 57-37 to Weedsport on Tuesday. The Lancers' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Cato-Meridian came into Monday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Hannibal on Monday, sneaking past 49-47.

Everything came up roses for Lafayette against Cato-Meridian in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 53-26 victory. In that contest, Lafayette amassed a halftime lead of 31-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.