Elkhart is 4-0 against South Bend Riley since January of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Elkhart Lions challenge the South Bend Riley Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Elkhart beats South Bend Riley with 59 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Elkhart claimed a resounding 59-31 victory over Laporte. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 28 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Bend Riley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-20 win over Jimtown on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Elkhart is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.5 points per game. As for South Bend Riley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Everything came up roses for Elkhart against South Bend Riley in their previous matchup back in January, as the team secured a 58-20 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Elkhart since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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