Basketball Game Preview: Linfield Christian Lions vs. Canyon Springs Cougars

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Linfield Christian Lions challenge the Canyon Springs Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday... Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Linfield Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 58-44 win over Sultana.

Meanwhile, Canyon Springs put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Bloomington 59-15. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Linfield Christian better keep an eye on Kaleayah Marshall. She was instrumental in Canyon Springs' win, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 12 boards. Marshall has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Izabella Tejada was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 15 boards and nine assists.

Canyon Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 29 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Canyon Springs pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 20.3 points per game. As for Linfield Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.

Linfield Christian took a serious blow against Canyon Springs in their previous matchup back in November, falling 73-46. Can Linfield Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.