Basketball Game Preview: University Prep Academy Golden Eagles vs. The Nueva School Mavericks

The University Prep Academy Golden Eagles will face off against The Nueva School Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. University Prep Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, University Prep Academy turned things around against Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 71-41 victory over the Lions. The Golden Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 29 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 56 points the game before, The Nueva School was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 92-21 loss at the hands of Summit Shasta. The contest marked the Mavericks' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

The Nueva School has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season. As for University Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 12-6.

University Prep Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over The Nueva School in their previous meeting two weeks ago, winning 52-45. Will University Prep Academy repeat their success, or does The Nueva School have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.