Proviso West hasn't had much luck against Downers Grove North recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Proviso West Panthers will host the Downers Grove North Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Proviso West turned things around against Nazareth Academy on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 77-61 victory over the Roadrunners. That looming 77-61 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Meanwhile, Downers Grove North beat South Elgin 54-41 on Saturday. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while the Storm are ranked 495th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Downers Grove North has also been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.2 points per game. As for Proviso West, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Things could have been worse for Proviso West, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 70-52 loss to Downers Grove North when the teams last played back in January. Will Proviso West 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.
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