Basketball Game Preview: Plymouth Pilgrims/Rockies vs. Mishawaka Cavemen

The Plymouth Pilgrims/Rockies will take on the Mishawaka Cavemen at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last Friday, Plymouth opened the new year with a less-than-successful 54-47 loss to Tippecanoe Valley. The defeat continues a trend for the Pilgrims/Rockies in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost six in a row.

Meanwhile, Mishawaka also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Northview by a score of 56-47. While losing is never fun, the Cavemen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 245th, while the Knights are ranked 13th).

Plymouth's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Mishawaka, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.

Plymouth lost to Mishawaka at home by a decisive 59-43 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Plymouth 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.