Basketball Game Preview: Stevens Raiders vs. Harrisburg Tigers

The Stevens Raiders and the Harrisburg Tigers will face off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. Stevens is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Stevens is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest loss since December 20, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Yankton by a score of 47-44.

Meanwhile, Harrisburg was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 62-58 to Rapid City Central. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Tigers came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Cobblers are ranked 63rd).

Stevens now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Harrisburg, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3.

Stevens came up short against Harrisburg in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 59-52. Will Stevens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.