Basketball Game Preview: Tri-Point Chargers vs. Illinois Lutheran Chargers

Tri-Point is on a 12-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Illinois Lutheran a 16-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Tri-Point Chargers will host the Illinois Lutheran Chargers at 7:00 p.m. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but likely not for long.

Tri-Point is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against St. Anne on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Tri-Point was dealt a 77-28 loss at the hands of St. Anne. The Chargers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-10.

Meanwhile, Illinois Lutheran lost to Momence at home by a 51-34 margin on Friday.

Illinois Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Tri-Point, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.

Tri-Point took a serious blow against Illinois Lutheran in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 66-37. Will Tri-Point have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.