The Ichabod Crane Riders will take on the Columbia Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Ichabod Crane turned things around against Troy on Friday. They blew past the Flying Horses 68-47. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Riders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 558th, while the Flying Horses are ranked 52nd).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbia). They were the clear victors by a 71-46 margin over Ballston Spa on Tuesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Columbia now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Ichabod Crane, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Ichabod Crane lost to Columbia at home by a decisive 68-51 margin in their previous meeting back in January of 2025. Will the Riders 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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