Basketball Game Preview: Frederick Fraize Aces vs. McLean County Cougars

Frederick Fraize is 0-4 against McLean County since December of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Frederick Fraize Aces will host the McLean County Cougars at 7:00 p.m.

Frederick Fraize is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They were dealt an 83-6 loss at the hands of Hancock County.

Meanwhile, McLean County entered their tilt with Breckinridge County on Monday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They wrapped up 2024 with a 72-57 victory over the Fighting Tigers.

McLean County's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.2 points per game. As for Frederick Fraize, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Frederick Fraize was dealt a bruising 69-27 loss at the hands of McLean County in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Frederick Fraize was down 39-15.