The Taylorville Tornadoes will take on the Shelbyville Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, Taylorville was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-47 to Robinson. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Tornadoes came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Maroons are ranked 589th).
Meanwhile, Shelbyville came up short against St. Anthony on Saturday and fell 57-45. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Shelbyville's defeat dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Taylorville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-15 record this season.
Taylorville suffered a grim 80-56 defeat to Shelbyville when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Taylorville 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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