Basketball Game Preview: Northtown Pumas vs. Phoenix Military Firebirds

The Northtown Pumas will face off against the Phoenix Military Firebirds at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Northtown: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Phoenix Military has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

Last Wednesday, Northtown ended up a good deal behind Walther Christian Academy and lost 61-47.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Phoenix Military). They breezed by Chicago Tech to the tune of 71-39 on Thursday.

Northtown's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Phoenix Military, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.