Basketball Game Preview: Concordia Mustangs vs. Mount Michael Benedictine Knights

The Concordia Mustangs will face off against the Mount Michael Benedictine Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Concordia's favor as the team sits on 21 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mount Michael Benedictine has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

Concordia had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 23-point drubbing they dealt Plattsmouth on Friday. Concordia blew past Plattsmouth 52-29. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three contests, Mount Michael Benedictine finally came back down to earth on Saturday. They were dealt a 61-10 loss at the hands of Skutt Catholic. The match marked the Knights' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Concordia's victory bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Mount Michael Benedictine, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.

Everything came up roses for Concordia against Mount Michael Benedictine in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 66-36 win. Will Concordia repeat their success, or does Mount Michael Benedictine have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.