The Providence Pioneers will be playing at home against the Floyd Central Highlanders at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Providence will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
On Tuesday, Providence earned a 49-36 win over Shawe Memorial. Given Providence's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 98th, while Shawe Memorial is ranked 280th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Floyd Central came up short against Corydon Central on Saturday and fell 53-41. Floyd Central has struggled against Corydon Central recently, as their match on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Providence is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Floyd Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Providence came up short against Floyd Central in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 57-44. Will Providence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.