Basketball Game Preview: Vandalia Christian Vikings vs. Union Grove Christian Patriots

The Vandalia Christian Vikings will head out to challenge the Union Grove Christian Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Last Thursday, Vandalia Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 35-29 to Union Grove Christian.

Union Grove Christian's win came from a few key players Vandalia Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zoey Stiltner, who posted six points. Another player making a difference was Sara Long, who scored two points along with 12 rebounds and three steals.

Union Grove Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive contests.

Union Grove Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season. As for Vandalia Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.