Basketball Game Preview: Hempstead Bobcats vs. Van Vleck Leopards

Hempstead is on a seven-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Van Vleck a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Hempstead Bobcats will host the Van Vleck Leopards at 6:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

On Friday, Hempstead took a blow against Hitchcock, falling 95-27. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1513th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 274th).

Meanwhile, Van Vleck played a tough match on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Boling, falling 49-29. The game marked the Leopards' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Van Vleck's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Hempstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-17.

Hempstead lost to Van Vleck at home by a decisive 60-43 margin when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Hempstead 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.