Basketball Game Preview: Cumberland Academy Knights vs. Gilmer Buckeyes

Cumberland Academy is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Gilmer a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Cumberland Academy Knights will host the Gilmer Buckeyes at 5:45 p.m.

Last Friday, Cumberland Academy took a blow against Carthage, falling 64-27.

Meanwhile, Gilmer posted their closest victory since February 9, 2024 on Friday. They had just enough and edged Chapel Hill out 51-48. The win was all the more spectacular given the Buckeyes' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1020th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 330th).

Gilmer's victory bumped their record up to 7-22. As for Cumberland Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-25.

Cumberland Academy suffered a grim 66-41 defeat to Gilmer when the teams last played back in January. Will Cumberland Academy 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.