Basketball Game Preview: Valparaiso Vikings vs. East Chicago Central Cardinals

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Previous Games

12/06/24 - Away	41-65 L
12/01/23 - Home	71-65 W
12/16/22 - Away	66-51 W
12/03/21 - Neutral	68-27 W
02/20/21 - Neutral	67-55 W
+ 5 more games

Valparaiso is 9-1 against East Chicago Central since December of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Vikings will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Valparaiso is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Gary West Side. In a tight game that could have gone either way, the Vikings made off with a 67-66 win over the Cougars.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when East Chicago Central took on Lighthouse College Prep Academy on Tuesday. The Cardinals came out on top against the Lions by a score of 65-58. The victory continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.

Valparaiso suffered a grim 65-41 defeat to East Chicago Central when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Vikings 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.