Basketball Recap: Smackover Takes a Loss

Smackover was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 58-22 defeat at the hands of the Bismarck Lions. While losing is never fun, the Buckaroos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Lions are ranked 71st).

Smackover's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Bismarck, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smackover will face off against Prescott at 5:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Bismarck, they will take on Genoa Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.