Basketball Game Preview: Hamilton Marines vs. Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars

The Hamilton Marines will take on the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hamilton has now lost 14 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 11.

Hamilton came up short against Prairie Heights on Friday, falling 65-44.

Meanwhile, Lakeland Christian Academy suffered their biggest loss since January 27, 2024 on Friday. They lost 57-37 to Whitko. The Cougars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Hamilton will have to contain Micah Martin as he made an impact in Lakeland Christian Academy's last game. He posted 17 points. Martin's big performance that evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Josiah Rice, who had nine points.

Hamilton's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13.

Hamilton lost to Lakeland Christian Academy on the road by a decisive 43-29 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Can Hamilton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.