Preview: CSTHEA Patriots vs. Tennessee Heat
CSTHEA is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Tennessee Heat is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The CSTHEA Patriots will take on Tennessee Heat at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. CSTHEA knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Tennessee Heat likes a good challenge.
Even though Georgia Force Christian scored an imposing 69 points on Saturday, CSTHEA still came out on top. CSTHEA walked away with an 81-69 win over Georgia Force Christian.
CSTHEA's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Swanson, who scored 28 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Swanson hasn't dropped below two steals for 13 straight games. Mason Deschaine was another key contributor, scoring 28 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Tennessee Heat got the win against Nashville Central Christian on Monday by a conclusive 61-37. Given Tennessee Heat's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 126th, while Nashville Central Christian is ranked 406th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
CSTHEA is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 17-15 record this season. As for Tennessee Heat, their win bumped their record up to 17-12.
CSTHEA took a serious blow against Tennessee Heat in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 83-54. Will CSTHEA have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
