Basketball Game Preview: Buffalo Island Central Mustangs vs. Corning Bobcats

Buffalo Island Central is on a three-game streak of home losses, Corning an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Buffalo Island Central Mustangs will host the Corning Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Monday, Buffalo Island Central came up short against Riverside and fell 55-48. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Rebels are ranked 40th).

Meanwhile, Corning lost 68-42 to East Poinsett County on Wednesday.

Buffalo Island Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Corning, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.

Buffalo Island Central came up short against Corning in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 67-60. Will Buffalo Island Central 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.