Elkhart hosts South Bend Riley on Friday night

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Elkhart and South Bend Riley meet Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET in Elkhart in a league game that should draw local interest. The Lions are at home; the Wildcats travel in looking to avenge last season’s lop‑sided meeting.

• Game: Elkhart Lions vs. South Bend Riley Wildcats

• Date/time: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. ET

• Location: Elkhart (home)

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6098033-south-bend-riley-vs-elkhart

• Elkhart team page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/504289-elkhart-lions

• South Bend Riley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/169561-south-bend-riley-wildcats

Last meeting

The Wildcats dominated the previous matchup, a 76-41 win over Elkhart on Feb. 14, 2025. That result gives Riley momentum on paper; Elkhart will be hungry to flip the script on its home floor.

Streaming and weather

• South Bend Riley has an NFHS Network page where some games are streamed: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/james-whitcomb-riley-high-school-south-bend-in/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Weather: game listed for Elkhart, IN — check local conditions before you head out.

Fan and pick info (SBLive)

On ScoreBookLive the Wildcats currently have 31 fans and the Lions have 7. Picks for this game are open on the game page but currently show 0. These numbers change as fans follow teams and make picks — follow the teams you care about and make your pick for fun. Picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win‑chance projections.

Why tune in

This matchup offers a quick turnaround for both programs and a chance for Elkhart to defend home court after last year’s loss. For Riley, it’s an opportunity to show consistency against a familiar league opponent.

Follow both teams on ScoreBookLive for updates, live scoring and roster info, and swing by the game page for the latest fan picks and coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6098033-south-bend-riley-vs-elkhart

Note: Streaming availability and SBLive counts may change. Follow teams and check the game page for the latest information.