Basketball Game Preview: Petrolia Pirates vs. Electra Tigers

The Petrolia Pirates will challenge the Electra Tigers at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Petrolia has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 13.

Petrolia came up into this matchup off a tough 24-point defeat on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Archer City by a score of 43-40 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Pirates have suffered since February 2, 2024.

Electra has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost 51-25 to Windthorst on Saturday. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Electra's defeat dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Petrolia, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.

Petrolia came up short against Electra when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 56-45. Will Petrolia 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.