Basketball Game Preview: Cincinnati Christian Cougars vs. Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions

Cincinnati Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Miami Valley Christian Academy is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cincinnati Christian Cougars challenge the Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Cincinnati Christian is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing North College Hill: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Cincinnati Christian blew North College Hill out of the water with a 64-33 final score. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 26 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cincinnati Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Serena Cyprien, who went 8 for 11 on her way to 17 points and seven steals. That's the most points Cyprien has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alayna Fitzgerald, who posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.

Cincinnati Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Miami Valley Christian Academy hadn't done well against Seven Hills recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Miami Valley Christian Academy strolled past Seven Hills with points to spare, taking the game 56-37.

Cincinnati Christian's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Miami Valley Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.

Cincinnati Christian didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Miami Valley Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 48-42 victory. Will Cincinnati Christian repeat their success, or does Miami Valley Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.