Basketball Game Preview: Whiting Oilers vs. River Forest Ingots

Whiting is 1-9 against River Forest since December of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Whiting Oilers will host the River Forest Ingots at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Whiting is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 62-36 to Wheeler. The Oilers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-16.

Meanwhile, River Forest suffered their closest defeat since March 1, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Hammond Bishop Noll by a score of 64-62. The Ingots have struggled against the Warriors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

River Forest's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Whiting, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-13.

Whiting lost to River Forest at home by a decisive 67-48 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Whiting have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.