Basketball Game Preview: Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators vs. Central Christian Saints

The Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators will head out to take on the Central Christian Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Gulf Pointe Latin is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Covenant Christian: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Gulf Pointe Latin blew Covenant Christian out of the water with a 64-36 final score. The Gladiators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 28 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Central Christian came into Thursday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Gulf Pointe Latin with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 60-42. The contest marked the Saints' most dominant victory of the season so far.

Central Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, the win got them back to even at 4-4.

Gulf Pointe Latin ended up a good deal behind Central Christian in their previous matchup on Thursday, losing 60-42. Can Gulf Pointe Latin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.