Basketball Game Preview: Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls vs. Magdalena Steers

The Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls will challenge the Magdalena Steers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cliff's defense has only allowed 29.4 points per game this season, so Magdalena's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Last Saturday, Cliff came up short against Quemado and fell 37-29. The matchup marked the Cowboys/Cowgirls' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Magdalena against Animas on Saturday as the team secured a 56-21 victory. The Steers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 21 points or more this season.

Magdalena pushed their record up to 18-5 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.7 points. As for Cliff, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-2.

Cliff couldn't quite finish off Magdalena in their previous meeting back in January and fell 45-43. Will Cliff have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.