Basketball Game Preview: Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles vs. Freeman Academy/Marion

Mitchell Christian is 1-6 against Freeman Academy/Marion since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles will be playing at home against Freeman Academy/Marion at 7:15 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Mitchell Christian is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 56-39 bruising from Sioux Falls Lutheran. That's two games in a row now that the Golden Eagles have lost by exactly 17 points.

Meanwhile, Freeman Academy/Marion unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against Canistota, falling 65-41.

Mitchell Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Freeman Academy/Marion, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Mitchell Christian came up short against Freeman Academy/Marion in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 56-52. Will Mitchell Christian 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.