Basketball Game Preview: Bismarck Indians vs. Kingston Cougars

Bismarck hasn't had much luck against Kingston recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bismarck Indians are taking a road trip to challenge the Kingston Cougars at 7:00 p.m.

Last Tuesday, Bismarck came up short against Westwood Baptist Academy and fell 58-51. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Bismarck might have lost, but man, Austin Dunlap was a machine: he went 10 for 23 en route to 25 points and five steals. Dunlap's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Lucas Dickey, who posted nine points and six boards.

Even though they lost, Bismarck smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Kingston blew past Crystal City, posting a 68-36 win. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 24 points or more this season.

Bismarck's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Kingston, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.

Things could have been worse for Bismarck, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 66-47 loss to Kingston in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Bismarck avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.