Basketball Game Preview: West Bolivar Eagles vs. Simmons Blue Devils

West Bolivar is 0-10 against Simmons since February of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The West Bolivar Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Simmons Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m.

West Bolivar is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 33rd straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were beaten by Leland 49-19.

Meanwhile, Simmons put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 66-23 victory over North Side. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 22 points or more this season.

Simmons' win came from a few key players West Bolivar will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Moesha Hoskins, who posted 11 points and six steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Akiah Prince, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 boards.

Simmons pushed their record up to 19-0 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.4 points per game. As for West Bolivar, their loss dropped their record down to 0-12.

West Bolivar was taken down by Simmons 53-21 when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will West Bolivar have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.