Basketball Game Preview: Johnson Eagles vs. Thomasville Tigers

The Johnson Eagles will challenge the Thomasville Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Johnson is headed out to face Thomasville after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against Greensboro on Friday, sneaking past 51-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since December 10, 2024.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Thomasville took on Excel on Friday. The Tigers blew past the Panthers, posting a 75-1 victory.

Johnson came up short against Thomasville in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 70-65. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.