Basketball Game Preview: Westminster Lions vs. Pacifica Mariners

The Westminster Lions and the Pacifica Mariners will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Westminster saw some tournament action on Thursday. They took a 72-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of Garden Grove.

Meanwhile, Pacifica suffered their closest defeat since November 26th on Thursday. They fell just short of Rancho Alamitos by a score of 59-56. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Mariners came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 427th, while the Vaqueros are ranked 1093rd).

Westminster has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Pacifica, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.

Westminster might still be hurting after the 66-43 defeat they got from Pacifica in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Westminster 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.