Basketball Game Preview: West Bend West Spartans vs. Nicolet Knights

West Bend West has won five straight games at home, while Nicolet has won five straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The West Bend West Spartans will welcome the Nicolet Knights at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

West Bend West is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since December 28, 2023 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-50 victory over Whitefish Bay.

Meanwhile, Nicolet didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Homestead on Thursday, but they still walked away with a 76-72 win.

Nicolet's win came from a few key players West Bend West will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was David Bolden, who went 7 of 16 en route to 24 points in addition to eight assists and seven boards. The matchup was his third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Rashaad Davis, who went 10 for 20 on his way to 23 points.

West Bend West has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.7 points per game. As for Nicolet, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.

West Bend West might still be hurting after the 79-58 defeat they got from Nicolet in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will West Bend West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.