Basketball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Spartans vs. Regis Groff Fusion

Thomas Jefferson is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Regis Groff is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Thomas Jefferson Spartans will welcome the Regis Groff Fusion at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Regis Groff likes a good challenge.

Last Friday, Thomas Jefferson didn't have too much trouble with Denver North as they won 66-49.

Thomas Jefferson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zack Vanabbema, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards. Mosely Rowekamp was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 15 points.

Thomas Jefferson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Regis Groff on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Hinkley out of the water with an 84-19 final score. The Fusion have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 25 points or more this season.

Thomas Jefferson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.6 points over those games. As for Regis Groff, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.

Thomas Jefferson took their win against Regis Groff when the teams last played last Friday by a conclusive 72-48. Will Thomas Jefferson repeat their success, or does Regis Groff have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.