Basketball Game Preview: Eden Raiders vs. Global Concepts Gators

The Eden Raiders will venture away from home to take on the Global Concepts Gators at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Eden will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.

Last Tuesday, Eden escaped with a win against Lake Shore by the margin of a single free throw, 49-48.

Eden can attribute much of their success to Kobe Genco, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 17 points and five boards, and Chris Krencik, who went 6 of 15 on his way to 15 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Those five assists gave Krencik a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Mason, who posted four points.

Meanwhile, Global Concepts had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by Christian Central Academy to the tune of 71-42. The win was some much needed relief for the Gators as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Global Concepts' win came from a few key players Eden will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Eric Davis, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ahmad Bah, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 13 points.

Global Concepts smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Eden pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Global Concepts, their record is now 1-0.

Eden took their win against Global Concepts in their previous matchup back in February by a conclusive 64-42. Does Eden have another victory up their sleeve, or will Global Concepts turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.