Basketball Game Preview: Colorado Springs Christian Lions vs. Buena Vista Demons

The Colorado Springs Christian Lions will take on the Buena Vista Demons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Colorado Springs Christian is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing James Irwin: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Colorado Springs Christian blew James Irwin out of the water with a 69-17 final score. The matchup marked the Lions' most dominant victory of the season so far.

Colorado Springs Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jace Velasquez out in front who made all 5 shots he took racking up 13 points and five steals. Velasquez is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Mikey Orawiec was another key player, putting up six points along with eight steals and seven assists.

Meanwhile, on TuesdaySanford kept up with Buena Vista until halftime, but afterwards: not so much. Buena Vista blew past Sanford 61-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Demons have posted since February 23, 2024.

The win made it two in a row for Buena Vista and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for Colorado Springs Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.

Colorado Springs Christian suffered a grim 62-36 defeat to Buena Vista in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Colorado Springs Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.