Basketball Game Preview: Long Beach Bearcats vs. George County Rebels

Long Beach is on a three-game streak of home losses, George County a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Long Beach Bearcats will host the George County Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Friday, Long Beach was beaten by Hancock 62-21. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 186th, while the Hawks are ranked sixth).

Meanwhile, George County came up short against Picayune on Monday, falling 62-40.

Long Beach's defeat dropped their record down to 5-18. As for George County, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.

Long Beach suffered a grim 53-32 defeat to George County in their previous matchup on January 10th. Will Long Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.