Basketball Game Preview: Roger Bacon Spartans vs. La Salle Lancers

Roger Bacon hasn't had much luck against La Salle recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Both will compete for holiday cheer at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Roger Bacon is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They took a 63-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of Purcell Marian.

Meanwhile, La Salle came into Tuesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Woodward with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 63-47. The Lancers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Roger Bacon's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for La Salle, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Roger Bacon opened the new year with a less-than-successful 54-45 defeat to La Salle. Can Roger Bacon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.