Basketball Game Preview: Bluestem Lions vs. Eureka Tornadoes

Bluestem hasn't had much luck against Eureka recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bluestem Lions are taking a road trip to square off against the Eureka Tornadoes. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Bluestem didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Fredonia, but they still walked away with a 48-44 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Eureka against Douglass on Tuesday as the team secured a 69-24 victory. The Tornadoes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 29 points or more this season.

Bluestem's record is now 11-6-1. As for Eureka, their record now sits at 10-6.

Bluestem was taken down by Eureka 53-14 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Bluestem avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.