Basketball Game Preview: Mena Bearcats vs. Ozark Hillbillies

The Mena Bearcats will face off against the Ozark Hillbillies at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mena has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 10.

Mena came up short against Dardanelle on Friday, falling 50-24. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Sand Lizards are ranked 102nd).

Meanwhile, Ozark came up short against Pottsville on Friday and fell 49-42.

Mena's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Ozark, their loss dropped their record down to 9-17.

Mena came up short against Ozark in their previous meeting on Wednesday, falling 48-35. Will Mena 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.