Basketball Game Preview: Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks vs. Avon Pirates

Tripp-Delmont/Armour is 2-8 against Avon since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks will host the Avon Pirates at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Tripp-Delmont/Armour was able to grind out a solid victory over Irene/Wakonda, taking the game 48-37. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Nighthawks.

Meanwhile, Avon waltzed into their game on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 45-44 W against the Huskies.

Avon's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. As for Tripp-Delmont/Armour, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.

Things could have been worse for Tripp-Delmont/Armour, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 63-49 loss to Avon when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Tripp-Delmont/Armour 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.