Basketball Game Preview: Michigan Lutheran Titans vs. Nebraska Lutheran Knights

The Michigan Lutheran Titans will be taking part in a tournament against the Nebraska Lutheran Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Michigan Lutheran beat New Buffalo 70-65. The win continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Bison: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Nebraska Lutheran didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Twin River on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 51-45 victory.

Nebraska Lutheran's win came from a few key players Michigan Lutheran will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bob Papik, who shot 44% from the field en route to 21 points and eight rebounds. Those eight boards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luke Otte, who posted 17 points and six rebounds.

Michigan Lutheran's record now sits at 2-0. As for Nebraska Lutheran, their record is now an identical 2-0.