Basketball Game Preview: Gilman Pirates vs. Neillsville Warriors

Gilman hasn't had much luck against Neillsville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Gilman Pirates will be playing at home against the Neillsville Warriors at 7:15 p.m.

Gilman is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since December 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Greenwood and fell 51-23.

Meanwhile, Neillsville had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 57-31 margin over the Greyhounds. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 26 points or more this season.

Neillsville pushed their record up to 16-1 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.6 points per game. As for Gilman, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.

Gilman was taken down by Neillsville 87-13 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Gilman 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.