Basketball Game Preview: King/Drew Golden Eagles vs. South Pasadena Tigers

The King/Drew Golden Eagles will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the South Pasadena Tigers at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, King/Drew turned things around against Lynwood last Wednesday. They took down the Knights 58-39. The Golden Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, South Pasadena came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 87-60 victory over the Dons. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 26 points or more this season.

South Pasadena pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.3 points per game. As for King/Drew, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.