Basketball Game Preview: Holland Hornets vs. Milano Eagles

Holland and Milano are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The Holland Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Milano Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Milano took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Holland, who comes in off a win.

Last Tuesday, Holland didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Bartlett, but they still walked away with a 52-46 victory.

Meanwhile, Milano was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 54-48 to Granger. The Eagles have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Holland's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-11. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points per game. As for Milano, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-16.

Holland barely slipped by Milano in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, winning 51-50. Does Holland have another victory up their sleeve, or will Milano turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.