Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Falcons vs. Vicksburg Gators

Columbus is 0-3 against Vicksburg since January of 2024 but things could change on Friday. The Columbus Falcons will look to defend their home court against the Vicksburg Gators at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Columbus is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 38-35 heartbreaker at the hands of Ridgeland. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Falcons have suffered since November 18, 2023.

Vicksburg has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a hard 71-57 fall against Jackson Prep on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Gators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Patriots are ranked ninth).

Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Vicksburg, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.

Columbus came up short against Vicksburg when the teams last played back in February, falling 42-34. Will Columbus have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.