After both having extra time off, the Baker Bobcats and the UIC College Prep Firecats will shake off the rust and duke it out at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Baker is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They took a 22-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of DRW College Prep two weeks ago. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Meanwhile, UIC College Prep got the win against Rauner last Thursday by a conclusive 37-12. The Firecats haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
UIC College Prep's win came from a few key players Baker will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marissa Castillo, who posted ten points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Smith, who had six points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Baker took a serious blow against UIC College Prep when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 40-10. Can the Bobcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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