Basketball Game Preview: Rapides Mustangs vs. Bunkie Panthers

The Rapides Mustangs and the Bunkie Panthers will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Rapides came up short against Pineville on Tuesday, falling 68-47. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Bunkie came up short against Avoyelles Charter on Tuesday and fell 45-37.

Rapides' defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Bunkie, they now have a losing record at 0-1.

Rapides lost to Bunkie at home by a decisive 62-43 margin when the teams last played back in February. Will Rapides have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.