Basketball Game Preview: Luverne Cardinals vs. Fairmont Cardinals

The Luverne Cardinals will take on the Fairmont Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Luverne is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 61-60 heartbreaker at the hands of St. James. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 304th, while the Saints are ranked 139th).

Meanwhile, Fairmont was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 68-63 to Jackson County Central.

Fairmont's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Luverne, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.

Luverne came up short against Fairmont in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 67-58. Will Luverne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.