MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025-26 HOOPS – WEEK 13

by | Feb 16, 2026 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

My stretch of good luck continued as I went 19-3 (86 percent) last week. Heading into the homestretch of the  regular season, my overall record is now 183-57, which has me at 76 percent for the season.

MONDAY

Lake Station (6-10) at NorthWood (11-10): The Panthers cruised past Lake Station, 85-34, a year ago. Kingston Parker managed 12 points in the Fighting Eagles’ 79-43 loss to Marquette Catholic. Collin Deatsman poured in 23 points in NorthWood’s 54-37 win over Mishawaka. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 69, Lake Station 51.

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