Basketball Game Preview: Pillager Huskies vs. Staples-Motley Cardinals

The Pillager Huskies will head out to square off against the Staples-Motley Cardinals at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Pillager's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches.

Last Friday, Pillager earned a 74-61 victory over Verndale. The win continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won six in a row.

Meanwhile, Staples-Motley lost 67-47 to Barnesville on Friday. The Cardinals have struggled against the Trojans recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Pillager's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Staples-Motley, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.

Pillager came up short against Staples-Motley when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 65-54. Can Pillager avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.