Basketball Game Preview: St. Thomas Academy Cadets vs. Harding Knights

The St. Thomas Academy Cadets will face off against the Harding Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as St. Thomas Academy comes in on four and Harding on three.

Last Saturday, St. Thomas Academy earned a 64-53 win over South St. Paul.

Meanwhile, Harding hadn't done well against Two Rivers recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Harding was the clear victors by a 75-55 margin over Two Rivers.

St. Thomas Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points over those games. As for Harding, their win bumped their record up to 15-10.

Everything came up roses for St. Thomas Academy against Harding in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, as the squad secured an 87-40 victory. Will St. Thomas Academy repeat their success, or does Harding have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.