Basketball Game Preview: Illiana Christian Vikings vs. Marquette Catholic Blazers

The Illiana Christian Vikings will head out to square off against the Marquette Catholic Blazers at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Illiana Christian beat Wheeler 46-40. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Bearcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, Marquette Catholic entered their tilt with River Forest on Friday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 52-47 W against the Ingots.

Marquette Catholic's win came from a few key players Illiana Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cole Dobre, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Vaughn Rael-Kludt was another key player, putting up 11 points and three steals.

Illiana Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points over those games. As for Marquette Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.

Illiana Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Marquette Catholic when the teams last played back in February of 2024, winning 44-36. The rematch might be a little tougher for Illiana Christian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.